Sunday, October 12
Muncie, Ind.
1 PM
Ball State University
7-5-2, 4-3-1
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Akron
4-7-3, 1-5-2
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2
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Akron
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Ball St.
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Photo by: Caden Vincent
Flurry of Late First Half Goals Leads Soccer to 3-0 Win over Akron
October 12, 2025 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team scored a trio of goals in a 10-minute stretch late in the second half to lead to a 3-0 win over Akron on Sunday afternoon at the Briner Sports Complex.
Emily Roper started the scoring with a look in the 34th minute near the right post off a feed from Tori Monaco to give the Cardinals (7-5-2, 4-3-1 Mid-American Conference) a 1-0 edge. About five minutes later, Kaelyn Valleau found the back of the net after being assisted by Roper.
Annika Klauss joined Valleau in scoring her first goal of the season in the 43rd minute off a dish by Jess Fernau for what proved to be the final offense of the day in Ball State's triumph over the Zips (4-7-3, 1-5-2 MAC).
Roper, who put all five of her shots on goal, was one of four Cardinals to have multiple shots on goal including Klauss, Delaney Caldwell and Izzy Ross. For the day, Ball State took 18 shots (14 on goal) compared to four for Akron (two on goal).
Ball State earned more corner kicks (4-2) than the Zips and were whistled for more fouls (9-6).
Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Pallante made one save in 76 minutes before senior Grace Konopatzki played the final 14 minutes and collected one save. The Ball State defense prevented Akron from getting a shot off in the first half.
The Cardinals now have back-to-back shutout wins after defeating Eastern Michigan 1-0 on Thursday in Ypsilanti.
Ball State will remain home and host Toledo at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Emily Roper started the scoring with a look in the 34th minute near the right post off a feed from Tori Monaco to give the Cardinals (7-5-2, 4-3-1 Mid-American Conference) a 1-0 edge. About five minutes later, Kaelyn Valleau found the back of the net after being assisted by Roper.
Annika Klauss joined Valleau in scoring her first goal of the season in the 43rd minute off a dish by Jess Fernau for what proved to be the final offense of the day in Ball State's triumph over the Zips (4-7-3, 1-5-2 MAC).
Roper, who put all five of her shots on goal, was one of four Cardinals to have multiple shots on goal including Klauss, Delaney Caldwell and Izzy Ross. For the day, Ball State took 18 shots (14 on goal) compared to four for Akron (two on goal).
Ball State earned more corner kicks (4-2) than the Zips and were whistled for more fouls (9-6).
Sophomore goalkeeper Kate Pallante made one save in 76 minutes before senior Grace Konopatzki played the final 14 minutes and collected one save. The Ball State defense prevented Akron from getting a shot off in the first half.
The Cardinals now have back-to-back shutout wins after defeating Eastern Michigan 1-0 on Thursday in Ypsilanti.
Ball State will remain home and host Toledo at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Team Stats
AKR
BSU
Goals
0
3
Shots
4
18
Shots on Goal
2
14
Saves
11
2
Corners
2
4
Fouls
6
9
Scoring Plays
Emily Roper (3)
Assisted By: Tori Monaco
GOAL by BSU Roper, Emily Assist by Monaco, Tori.
33:25
Kaelyn Valleau (1)
Assisted By: Emily Roper
GOAL by BSU Valleau, Kaelyn Assist by Roper, Emily.
39:33
Annika Klauss (1)
Assisted By: Jess Fernau
GOAL by BSU Klauss, Annika Assist by Fernau, Jess.
42:57
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
5
SOG
5
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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