Friday, October 3
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Photo by: Heather Parker
Field Hockey Falls to No. 19 James Madison
October 03, 2025 | Field Hockey
HARRISONBURG, Va. - The Ball State field hockey team couldn't overcome a strong start by No. 19 James Madison and fell 5-0 to the Duke on Friday afternoon at the JMU Field Hockey Complex.
James Madison (8-4, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) scored twice in the first three minutes on its way to building a 3-0 edge after the first quarter over the Cardinals (3-9, 1-3 MAC). After being shut down in the second and third periods, the Dukes scored twice more in the fourth quarter for the final margin.
Ball State goalkeeper Carleigh Hofelich made 11 saves while playing the entire contest. Christine Ditizio (two shots on goal) and Jade Vandevoorde (one) both had looks to score for the Cardinals, who registered seven total shots on the day.
The hosts earned more penalty corners (16-3) and took more shots (33-7), but failed to convert on any of the 15 shot attempts across the second and third quarters.
Ball State will stay in Virigina to face Richmond at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
James Madison (8-4, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) scored twice in the first three minutes on its way to building a 3-0 edge after the first quarter over the Cardinals (3-9, 1-3 MAC). After being shut down in the second and third periods, the Dukes scored twice more in the fourth quarter for the final margin.
Ball State goalkeeper Carleigh Hofelich made 11 saves while playing the entire contest. Christine Ditizio (two shots on goal) and Jade Vandevoorde (one) both had looks to score for the Cardinals, who registered seven total shots on the day.
The hosts earned more penalty corners (16-3) and took more shots (33-7), but failed to convert on any of the 15 shot attempts across the second and third quarters.
Ball State will stay in Virigina to face Richmond at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Team Stats
BALL ST.
JMU
Goals
0
5
Shots
7
33
Shots on Goal
4
16
Saves
11
4
Corners
3
16
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
41
45
Scoring Plays
Skyler Brown
GOAL by James Madison Skyler Brown (FIRST GOAL)
1:32
Madelief Molier
GOAL by James Madison Madelief Molier
2:45
Madelief Molier
GOAL by James Madison Madelief Molier
7:50
Madelief Molier
GOAL by James Madison Madelief Molier
51:16
Lila Harlock
GOAL by James Madison Lila Harlock
56:05
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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