Sunday, September 3
Columbus, Ohio
11 am
Ball State University
(0-4)
1
vs
4
University of New Hampshire
(3-1)
1
2
3
4
F
Ball State
0
0
1
0
1
New Hampshire
2
0
2
0
4
Knopert’s Goal Not Enough as Field Hockey Falls to New Hampshire
September 03, 2023 | Field Hockey
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ball State field hockey team (0-4) dropped a 3-0 setback to New Hampshire (3-1) Sunday afternoon at Buckeye Varsity Field.
Although the Cardinals turned in a strong performance, it was not enough to fend off the Wildcats who were looking to rebound from a recent loss to Ohio State.
It hasn't been easy for Ball State opening the season with a seven-game road stretch. All but one of the Cardinals losses have been just shy of a goal.
New Hampshire took the early 2-0 edge over Ball State in the first quarter of play scoring a goal at the 3:40 mark and then the Wildcats found the back of the cage again off a penalty stroke.
Ball State played more aggressively offensively after intermission which paid off with a goal from Fleur Knopert in the third period. The goal was Knopert's third of the season and 12th of her career.
The Wildcats then added two more goals, one in the third and one in the fourth to jump out to a 4-1 cushion. The Cardinals were unable to come back despite their efforts the remainder of the contest.
The Ball State field hockey team continues its seven-game road stretch when it plays at Saint Francis Friday at 1 pm ET.
Although the Cardinals turned in a strong performance, it was not enough to fend off the Wildcats who were looking to rebound from a recent loss to Ohio State.
It hasn't been easy for Ball State opening the season with a seven-game road stretch. All but one of the Cardinals losses have been just shy of a goal.
New Hampshire took the early 2-0 edge over Ball State in the first quarter of play scoring a goal at the 3:40 mark and then the Wildcats found the back of the cage again off a penalty stroke.
Ball State played more aggressively offensively after intermission which paid off with a goal from Fleur Knopert in the third period. The goal was Knopert's third of the season and 12th of her career.
The Wildcats then added two more goals, one in the third and one in the fourth to jump out to a 4-1 cushion. The Cardinals were unable to come back despite their efforts the remainder of the contest.
The Ball State field hockey team continues its seven-game road stretch when it plays at Saint Francis Friday at 1 pm ET.
Team Stats
BALLST-5
UNH
Goals
1
4
Shots
13
18
Shots on Goal
4
12
Saves
8
3
Corners
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Nicole Poulakis (2)
followed up initial save, over down GK
3:40
Nicole Poulakis (3)
UNH Nicole Poulakis PENALTY STROKE GOAL, goal number 3 for season.
11:51
Tasmin Cookman (4)
Assisted By: Nicole Poulakis
close to GK pass on right side, hammered
31:51
KNOPERT, Fleur (3)
shot in off initial save
38:30
Kathelijne Knuttel (2)
Assisted By: Nicole Poulakis
shot past defender with GK out off feed
43:46
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
F
/ Field HockeyField Hockey // Win vs. Lock Haven
Wednesday, September 17
Field Hockey vs. Lock Haven
Sunday, September 14
Field Hockey vs. St. Francis
Friday, September 12
Field Hockey // Season Preview
Thursday, August 28