Fraley Goal Lifts Soccer To Draw At Eastern Michigan

YPSILANTI, Mich. - - Junior forward Lexi Fraley notched her second goal of the season in the third minute of the second half to help the Ball State soccer team secure a 1-1 draw versus Eastern Michigan Sunday afternoon at Scicluna Field.

It was one of a game-high four shots on goal for the Lafayette, Indiana, native who also led all players with six total shots over her 82 minutes of play in the second Mid-American Conference contest for both programs.

While the Cardinals (3-5-1; 1-0-1 MAC) had the first two scoring opportunities Sunday, the Eagles (1-4-5; 1-0-1 MAC) used a 20th-minute goal Lily Spotak to take an early edge.

The lead could have been larger, however, if not for the play of redshirt junior goalkeeper Bethany Moser who made a brilliant save late in the 17th minute and stopped a penalty kick in the 19th minute. Moser would finish the match with five saves and help the Cardinals fend off 10 corner kicks by the Eagles.

Trailing by one heading into the second half, Ball State put some early pressure on Eastern Michigan, as Fraley put one wide of the goal just 57 seconds into the final 45'.

Moments later, graduate defender Maya Turner found Fraley with a pass, which was promptly deposited into the EMU goal in the 48th minute.

Both teams would have chances late, including 90th minute shot by Fraley which was saved by the EMU keeper.

The Ball State soccer team returns to action Thursday when it hosts Toledo for a 4 p.m. kick off at the Briner Sports Complex. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Fraley Goal Lifts Soccer To Draw At Eastern Michigan

Players Mentioned

Lexi Fraley

Bethany Moser

Maya Turner

Players Mentioned

Lexi Fraley

Bethany Moser

Maya Turner