Thursday, September 19
Muncie, Ind.
4 PM
Ball State University
5-3-0, 0-1-0
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Bowling Green
4-2-1, 1-0-0
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2
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Bowling Green
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Ball St.
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Photo by: Jack Eads, Ball State Athletics
Soccer Falls to Bowling Green in MAC Opener
September 19, 2024 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team played Bowling Green to a scoreless first half on Thursday afternoon in both teams' Mid-American Conference opener, but the Falcons prevailed 2-0 at the Briner Sports Complex.
The Cardinals (5-3, 0-1 MAC) saw their four-match winning streak snapped at the hands of the Falcons (4-2-1, 1-0 MAC), who got goals in the 55th and 87th minutes for the road win.
Ball State got off twice as many shots as the Falcons (12-6), while both teams managed to put three on goal. The two conference foes had 10 fouls apiece, and the hosts earned one more corner kick (5-4).
Grace Konopatzki started in goal and made one save in the scoreless opening period. Kate Pallante came in for the second half and suffered the setback allowing the pair of goals by the visitors.
Delaney Caldwell and Addie Chester took three shots each for the Cardinals. Chester, Avery Fenchel and Kaelyn Valleau put shots on goal.
The Cardinals continue MAC play and hit the road to take on Kent State at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
The Cardinals (5-3, 0-1 MAC) saw their four-match winning streak snapped at the hands of the Falcons (4-2-1, 1-0 MAC), who got goals in the 55th and 87th minutes for the road win.
Ball State got off twice as many shots as the Falcons (12-6), while both teams managed to put three on goal. The two conference foes had 10 fouls apiece, and the hosts earned one more corner kick (5-4).
Grace Konopatzki started in goal and made one save in the scoreless opening period. Kate Pallante came in for the second half and suffered the setback allowing the pair of goals by the visitors.
Delaney Caldwell and Addie Chester took three shots each for the Cardinals. Chester, Avery Fenchel and Kaelyn Valleau put shots on goal.
The Cardinals continue MAC play and hit the road to take on Kent State at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Team Stats
BGSU
BSU
Goals
2
0
Shots
6
12
Shots on Goal
3
3
Saves
3
1
Corners
4
5
Fouls
10
10
Scoring Plays
Alaina Uncapher (2)
Assisted By: Emme Butera
GOAL by BGSU Uncapher, Alaina Assist by Butera, Emme.
54:06
Emily Hollar (2)
Assisted By: Brynn Gardner
GOAL by BGSU Hollar, Emily Assist by Gardner, Brynn.
86:58
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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