Sunday, September 29
Muncie, Ind.
1 PM
Ball State University
6-4-1, 1-2-1
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Eastern Michigan
4-4-3, 0-1-3
1
2
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Eastern Mich.
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Ball St.
0
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Photo by: Ella Absher, Ball State Athletics
Soccer Fights Through Rainstorm for Tie with Eastern Michigan
September 29, 2024 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team fought through a steady rainstorm for a scoreless tie with Eastern Michigan on Sunday afternoon at the Briner Sports Complex.
It was the first draw of the year for the Cardinals (6-4-1, 1-2-1 Mid-American Conference), who got a combined eight saves from its goalkeepers.
Eastern Michigan (4-4-3, 0-1-3 MAC) took 13 shots and put eight on goal, including five shots and three on goal from Olivia Sipsock, but the hosts stifled every attempt to end the day scoreless.
Ball State had an opportunity in the closing minutes on the rare free kick inside the box, but a line of Eagle defenders prevented the Cardinals from scoring.
Grace Konopatzki (two saves in the first half) and Abby Jenkins (six in the second) shut down Eastern Michigan for Ball State's second clean sheet in a row.
Offensively, Avery Fenchel, Kaitlyn Fraser and Emily Roper were credited for three shot attempts each, while Fraser, Roper and Delaney Caldwell each put one shot on goal for Ball State. The hosts had more corner kicks during the match (11-7) while each team ended with eight fouls.
The Cardinals get the midweek bye before hosting Buffalo at 1 p.m. next Sunday.
It was the first draw of the year for the Cardinals (6-4-1, 1-2-1 Mid-American Conference), who got a combined eight saves from its goalkeepers.
Eastern Michigan (4-4-3, 0-1-3 MAC) took 13 shots and put eight on goal, including five shots and three on goal from Olivia Sipsock, but the hosts stifled every attempt to end the day scoreless.
Ball State had an opportunity in the closing minutes on the rare free kick inside the box, but a line of Eagle defenders prevented the Cardinals from scoring.
Grace Konopatzki (two saves in the first half) and Abby Jenkins (six in the second) shut down Eastern Michigan for Ball State's second clean sheet in a row.
Offensively, Avery Fenchel, Kaitlyn Fraser and Emily Roper were credited for three shot attempts each, while Fraser, Roper and Delaney Caldwell each put one shot on goal for Ball State. The hosts had more corner kicks during the match (11-7) while each team ended with eight fouls.
The Cardinals get the midweek bye before hosting Buffalo at 1 p.m. next Sunday.
Team Stats
EMU
BSU
Goals
0
0
Shots
13
12
Shots on Goal
8
3
Saves
3
8
Corners
7
11
Fouls
8
8
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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