Field Hockey Release 2023 Schedule

MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State field hockey team has released its 2023 schedule. The Cardinals look to build off a successful 2022 campaign behind second-year head coach Caitlin Walsh.

"I cannot wait to see what our team has in store for this season," Walsh said. "Despite being on the road a lot this upcoming fall, we are super excited about the strength of our schedule. We are facing some out of conference teams that we have not seen in years."

The Cardinals wrapped up the 2022 season on a high note as Walsh guided Ball State to its first tournament appearance since 2019. The Cardinals also had one of its best seasons in over a decade. Additionally, freshman Fleur Knopert earned First Team All-Mid-American Conference honors.

Ball State has a challenging seven-game road swing to start the season. The Cardinals begin at Villanova (8/25), Lehigh (8/27), Bucknell (9/1), UNH (9/3), St. Francis (9/8), Lock Haven (9/10) before their conference opener at Ohio (9/15).

The Cardinals will host seven home contests at Briner Sports Complex. BSU's home opener will come against St. Louis on Sept. 17 at 1 pm ET. Ball State also welcomes non-conference opponents Lindenwood (9/24) and in-state rival from the Big Ten, Indiana (10/15).

Ball State hosts four conference opponents this season: Central Michigan (9/22), Kent (9/30), Bellarmine (10/13) and Appalachian State (10/20) in the Cardinals home finale.

The MAC Tournament is slated for Nov. 2-4 at Miami in Oxford, Ohio.

All home games will be played at either noon/ 1 pm ET or 2 pm ET. Please double check game times online at ballstatesports.com or on our social media platforms @BallStateFH on Instagram and Twitter.

Players Mentioned

Fleur Knopert

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