Thursday, August 17
Muncie, Ind
4 p.m.
Ball State University
1-0-0, 0-0-0
5
vs
1
Mercyhurst
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Mercyhurst
0
1
1
Ball St.
3
2
5
Avery Fenchel recorded a hat trick and moved into sixth all-time in goals scored
Fenchel, Cardinals Start 2023 on Fire
August 17, 2023 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team began the 2023 season at the Briner Sports Complex on Thursday against Mercyhurst. Avery Fenchel recorded a hat trick and moved into sixth all-time in goals scored as the Cardinals defeated the Lakers 5-1.
The Cardinals got on the board first off a set play on a throw in. A beautiful throw-in from Maya Millis and a first touch from Lexi Fraley set up Fenchel for her first goal of the match just 1:21 into the season.
In the fourth minute, Tori Monaco sent a ball into the box where Fenchel was waiting and beat the keeper low, far post.
The Monaco, Fenchel connection worked again as Monaco found Fenchel inside the box, which led to a chip shot over the keeper for Fenchel. The Cardinals took a 3-0 lead into the half.
Delaney Caldwell sent a beautiful cross to a wide-open Emily Roper, who placed it into the back of the net. Ball State extended its lead to 4-0 in the 50th minute.
After the Lakers misplayed a ball in the box, Ryann Locante beat the defenders to the ball and ripped to the low, far post. BSU took a 5-0 lead into the 71st minute.
Mercyhurst got on the board as Emily Mijares converted on a penalty kick.
Ball State returns to action on Sunday, August 20, for a road matchup with Notre Dame. First touch is slated for noon in South Bend, Indiana.
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The Cardinals got on the board first off a set play on a throw in. A beautiful throw-in from Maya Millis and a first touch from Lexi Fraley set up Fenchel for her first goal of the match just 1:21 into the season.
In the fourth minute, Tori Monaco sent a ball into the box where Fenchel was waiting and beat the keeper low, far post.
The Monaco, Fenchel connection worked again as Monaco found Fenchel inside the box, which led to a chip shot over the keeper for Fenchel. The Cardinals took a 3-0 lead into the half.
Delaney Caldwell sent a beautiful cross to a wide-open Emily Roper, who placed it into the back of the net. Ball State extended its lead to 4-0 in the 50th minute.
After the Lakers misplayed a ball in the box, Ryann Locante beat the defenders to the ball and ripped to the low, far post. BSU took a 5-0 lead into the 71st minute.
Mercyhurst got on the board as Emily Mijares converted on a penalty kick.
Ball State returns to action on Sunday, August 20, for a road matchup with Notre Dame. First touch is slated for noon in South Bend, Indiana.
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Team Stats
MU
BSU
Goals
1
5
Shots
6
23
Shots on Goal
3
12
Saves
7
2
Corners
1
4
Fouls
13
16
Scoring Plays
Avery Fenchel (3)
Assisted By: Maya Millis , Lexi Fraley
GOAL by BSU Fenchel, Avery Assist by Millis, Maya and Fraley, Lexi.
01:21
Avery Fenchel (3)
Assisted By: Tori Monaco
GOAL by BSU Fenchel, Avery Assist by Monaco, Tori.
04:15
Avery Fenchel (3)
Assisted By: Tori Monaco
GOAL by BSU Fenchel, Avery Assist by Monaco, Tori.
31:19
Emily Roper (1)
Assisted By: Delaney Caldwell
GOAL by BSU Roper, Emily Assist by Caldwell, Delaney.
50:24
Ryann Locante (1)
GOAL by BSU Locante, Ryann.
71:23
Emily Mijares
MU Emily Mijares PENALTY KICK GOAL.
72:22
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
3
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
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