Field Hockey Extends Win Streak to Three; Defeats SLU 2-1 in Home Opener

Sunday, September 17

Muncie, Ind.

1 pm

Ball State University

(3-4)

Saint Louis University

(1-6)

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Ball State

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Field Hockey Extends Win Streak to Three; Defeats SLU 2-1 in Home Opener

September 17, 2023 | Field Hockey

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MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State field hockey team (3-4) extended its win streak to three for the first time in four years after posting a 2-1 victory over Saint Louis (1-6) Sunday afternoon in the Cardinals home opener on their new turf at the Briner Sports Complex.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Cardinals got on the board first at the 18:02 mark in the second frame of action after Michaela Graney took advantage of a penalty corner.

Staunch defense held the Billikens scoreless for the entire first half of play. However, Saint Louis was able to find an equalizer at the start of the fourth quarter.

Ball State turned its competitive nature up a notch and would begin controlling the tempo of the ball game.

Finally, the Cardinals aggressiveness in the scoring circle paid off allowing Fleur Knopert to find the back of the cage with just under nine minutes remaining to give Ball State back the 2-1 advantage over Saint Louis.

As time was winding down, the Billikens pulled their goalie to allow more players on the field, but their tactics didn't work as Ball State was able to hold off Saint Louis from scoring despite their last-minute efforts.

For the game, Knopert led Ball State offensively with four shots on goal while defensively, Hannah Johnston finished the day with three saves.

The Ball State field hockey team remains home when it returns to Mid-American Conference action Friday against Central Michigan. The game is slated to begin at 2 pm ET at the Briner Sports Complex.