Field Hockey Opens Season With Heartbreaking Double OT Loss Against SFU
August 30, 2024 | Field Hockey
MUNCIE, Ind. --Â The Ball State field hockey team fell in double overtime in hot conditions Friday afternoon at the Briner Sports Complex to Saint Francis. The Cardinals (0-1) put up a good fight but fell by a score of 3-2 to the Red Flashes (1-0).Â
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The Cardinals were denied a possible shootout victory, as a late corner call was made as time expired in double OT. SFU took advantage of the opportunity with Madi Waldspurger finding her teammate Dolores Zavaleta for the game-winner.
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Ball State was the first to get on the board after Emma van Hal scored her first collegiate goal off a penalty stroke at the 10:04 mark in the opening quarter. With about two minutes left in the first period, Saint Francis answered when Consu de Castro found the back of the cage to knot the game at 1-1.Â
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The second 15 minutes was a defensive battle, and despite both teams drawing corners, neither could capitalize on the opportunities which kept the scoreboard tied at intermission.Â
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After the break, the Cardinals drew a fast corner and were able to get two shots off, both of which were saved. Ball State continued to control the offensive tempo and scored once again as van Hall registered her second goal of the contest off an assist from Rachel Bohn. The goal helped the Cardinals head into the final quarter with 2-1 advantage.
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The fourth quarter saw Ball State draw 12 of 13 corners in the frame. Unfortunately, BSU could not capitalize with a goal, while Saint Francis scored with a little less then five minutes remaining to tie the game for a second time.
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Ball State's Jessica Rochat would have one last opportunity with a shot as time was winding down, but could not find the back of the cage, sending the game into overtime.
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Both squads played tremendous defense in the first OT, with Ball State keeper Hannah Johnston stopping the lone shot in the frame. She would finish the day with six saves.
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Overall, the Cardinals held a 24-12 edge in shots and a 17-7 advantage in corners.
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The Ball State field hockey team returns to Briner Sports Complex on Sunday when it welcomes Stanford to Muncie for the first time since 2001. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
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The Cardinals were denied a possible shootout victory, as a late corner call was made as time expired in double OT. SFU took advantage of the opportunity with Madi Waldspurger finding her teammate Dolores Zavaleta for the game-winner.
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Ball State was the first to get on the board after Emma van Hal scored her first collegiate goal off a penalty stroke at the 10:04 mark in the opening quarter. With about two minutes left in the first period, Saint Francis answered when Consu de Castro found the back of the cage to knot the game at 1-1.Â
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The second 15 minutes was a defensive battle, and despite both teams drawing corners, neither could capitalize on the opportunities which kept the scoreboard tied at intermission.Â
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After the break, the Cardinals drew a fast corner and were able to get two shots off, both of which were saved. Ball State continued to control the offensive tempo and scored once again as van Hall registered her second goal of the contest off an assist from Rachel Bohn. The goal helped the Cardinals head into the final quarter with 2-1 advantage.
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The fourth quarter saw Ball State draw 12 of 13 corners in the frame. Unfortunately, BSU could not capitalize with a goal, while Saint Francis scored with a little less then five minutes remaining to tie the game for a second time.
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Ball State's Jessica Rochat would have one last opportunity with a shot as time was winding down, but could not find the back of the cage, sending the game into overtime.
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Both squads played tremendous defense in the first OT, with Ball State keeper Hannah Johnston stopping the lone shot in the frame. She would finish the day with six saves.
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Overall, the Cardinals held a 24-12 edge in shots and a 17-7 advantage in corners.
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The Ball State field hockey team returns to Briner Sports Complex on Sunday when it welcomes Stanford to Muncie for the first time since 2001. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
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