Ball State University Athletics
Thursday, August 17
Muncie, Ind
4 p.m.
Ball State University
vs
Mercyhurst
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MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team being the 2023 season on Thursday against Mercyhurst on Thursday at the Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals look to improve on a 7-5-8 record from 2022.
Last season, the Cardinals reached the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship after being voted to finish tied for seventh in the conference. Earlier this week, Ball State was voted to finish third in the MAC and received the second-most votes to win the MAC Tournament in 2023 with two votes by the coaches in the conference.
Ball State is returning four of its five All-MAC selections from last season, including MAC Freshman of the Year in Delaney Caldwell. Avery Fenchel and Lexi Fraley each landed on the All-MAC First Team, while Abby Elgert earned a second-team nod. BSU brings back its top points scorers from last season, led by Fenchel with 22 points, Caldwell with 15, and Fraley with 12. All three combined for 23 of the squads 34 goals from last year.
Scouting the Lakers
Mercyhurst was voted to finish third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West division in the preseason poll. The Lakers return six all-conference honorees including, the PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Year in Taryn Baxter. Karah Van Horn led the Lakers in goals with seven last season. Maddie Elbro returns to the net for Mercyhurst and is a two-time All-PSAC team member.
Series Outlook with Mercyhurst
Thursday will be the first meeting between the two sides.
How to Follow
Live Stats: https://ballstatesports.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/summary
Thursday is Community Day and local schools are encouraged to come out to the Briner Sports Complex for Ball State soccer.
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Last season, the Cardinals reached the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship after being voted to finish tied for seventh in the conference. Earlier this week, Ball State was voted to finish third in the MAC and received the second-most votes to win the MAC Tournament in 2023 with two votes by the coaches in the conference.
Ball State is returning four of its five All-MAC selections from last season, including MAC Freshman of the Year in Delaney Caldwell. Avery Fenchel and Lexi Fraley each landed on the All-MAC First Team, while Abby Elgert earned a second-team nod. BSU brings back its top points scorers from last season, led by Fenchel with 22 points, Caldwell with 15, and Fraley with 12. All three combined for 23 of the squads 34 goals from last year.
Scouting the Lakers
Mercyhurst was voted to finish third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West division in the preseason poll. The Lakers return six all-conference honorees including, the PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Year in Taryn Baxter. Karah Van Horn led the Lakers in goals with seven last season. Maddie Elbro returns to the net for Mercyhurst and is a two-time All-PSAC team member.
Series Outlook with Mercyhurst
Thursday will be the first meeting between the two sides.
How to Follow
Live Stats: https://ballstatesports.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/summary
Thursday is Community Day and local schools are encouraged to come out to the Briner Sports Complex for Ball State soccer.
Follow the Cardinals
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