Ball State University
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Ohio State University
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Field Hockey Comes Up Short in Season Opener to 13th-Ranked The Ohio State University
August 29, 2025 | Field Hockey
Freshman Cali Hyman started in goal with an impressive performance as she collected 17 saves against the Buckeyes.
Ball State controlled the offensive tempo at the start of the contest but that didn't last long. At the 3:02 mark of the first frame of action, Ohio State took the ball from the Cardinals as Lindsey Roberts quickly found Zella Bailey at the opposite end of the field for the Buckeyes first score.
The Cardinals continued to put up a strong effort drawing four penalty corners in the opening period but unfortunately struggled to convert on those opportunities.
The Buckeyes then added goals in each of the remaining three periods which led to their shutout over the Cardinals.
Ball State had its best defensive effort in the third stanza as it held Ohio State to only one score that period.
Despite its efforts, Ball State was unable to connect on all cylinders offensively. Emma van Hal led BSU with three shot attempts and one shot on goal.
The Ball State field hockey team returns to the Briner Sports Complex on Sunday when it hosts Saint Louis at noon.
Team Stats
Zella Bailey (1)
Assisted By: Lindsey Roberts
GOAL by Ohio St. Zella Bailey (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Lindsey Roberts, goal number 1 for season.
3:02
Loryn Jordon
GOAL by Ohio St. Loryn Jordon
12:14
Makenna Webster
Assisted By: Philippa Schipper
GOAL by Ohio St. Makenna Webster, Assist by Philippa Schipper
16:02
Raleigh Kerst
Assisted By: Zella Bailey
GOAL by Ohio St. Raleigh Kerst, Assist by Zella Bailey
17:45
Makenna Webster
Assisted By: Raleigh Kerst
GOAL by Ohio St. Makenna Webster, Assist by Raleigh Kerst
31:35
Philippa Schipper
GOAL by Ohio St. Philippa Schipper
57:59
Makenna Webster
Assisted By: Makayla Carahaly
GOAL by Ohio St. Makenna Webster, Assist by Makayla Carahaly
59:45
