Thursday, September 14
Indianapolis, Ind.
7 p.m.
Ball State University
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Photo by: Samantha Blankenship (Ball State Creative Services)
Soccer Falls In Non-Conference Finale At Butler
September 14, 2023 | Soccer
INDIANAPOLIS - - The Ball State soccer team was never able to find its rhythm Thursday night, suffering a 4-0 setback to in-state rival Butler in its final non-conference match of the season at the Sellick Bowl.
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The Cardinals (2-5-0) had the contest's first great scoring opportunity when a cross through the middle of the box by sophomore forward Delaney Caldwell found the back heel of senior forward Avery Fenchel to start the fifth minute of play.
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Unfortunately, Bulldogs (4-4-1) keeper Addie Marshall was positioned just right to come up with the save in her first collegiate start.
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Exactly one minute later, Butler opened the sixth minute with its first shot on goal and found the back of the net. While it was a back-and-forth battle much of the rest of the half, the Bulldogs struck in the final 30 seconds to take a 2-0 lead into the half.
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Despite some solid play from redshirt junior goalie Bethany Moser, who registered six total saves, Butler added two more goals over the final 45 to secure the victory.
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Up next, Ball State opens Mid-American Conference play next Thursday (Sept. 21) with a 4 p.m. kickoff versus Miami at the Briner Sports Complex.
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The Cardinals (2-5-0) had the contest's first great scoring opportunity when a cross through the middle of the box by sophomore forward Delaney Caldwell found the back heel of senior forward Avery Fenchel to start the fifth minute of play.
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Unfortunately, Bulldogs (4-4-1) keeper Addie Marshall was positioned just right to come up with the save in her first collegiate start.
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Exactly one minute later, Butler opened the sixth minute with its first shot on goal and found the back of the net. While it was a back-and-forth battle much of the rest of the half, the Bulldogs struck in the final 30 seconds to take a 2-0 lead into the half.
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Despite some solid play from redshirt junior goalie Bethany Moser, who registered six total saves, Butler added two more goals over the final 45 to secure the victory.
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Up next, Ball State opens Mid-American Conference play next Thursday (Sept. 21) with a 4 p.m. kickoff versus Miami at the Briner Sports Complex.
Team Stats
BallSt
Butler
Goals
0
4
Shots
5
25
Shots on Goal
3
10
Saves
6
3
Corners
0
7
Fouls
10
8
Scoring Plays
Norah Jacomen (7)
Assisted By: Alana Wood , Talia Sommer
GOAL by Butler Jacomen, Norah Assist by Wood, Alana and Sommer, Talia.
05:00
Alexei Whittaker (3)
Assisted By: Leila Lister , Emily O'Malley
GOAL by Butler Whittaker, Alexei Assist by Lister, Leila and O'Malley, Emily.
44:31
Norah Jacomen (7)
Assisted By: Talia Sommer
GOAL by Butler Jacomen, Norah Assist by Sommer, Talia.
60:24
Alexei Whittaker (3)
Assisted By: Aliya Diagne
GOAL by Butler Whittaker, Alexei Assist by Diagne, Aliya.
61:20
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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