Wednesday, September 10
Fort Wayne, Ind.
4 PM
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Purdue Fort Wayne
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Photo by: Caden Vincent
Second Half Header Leads Soccer to 1-0 Win at Purdue Fort Wayne
September 10, 2025 | Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team got a game-winning goal from Emily Roper midway through the second half on its way to winning 1-0 over Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday afternoon at Hefner Stadium.
The Cardinals (3-2-1) played the Mastodons (1-5-1) to a scoreless draw in the first half, but Roper got the visitors on the board with a header off a cross from Tori Monaco in the 64th minute to give them a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
The goal for Roper and assist by Monaco were the second of the season for each in the respective category.
Grace Konopatzki made three saves as part of a Ball State defense that shut out its opponent for the third time this season. Konopatzki's solo shutout was her first of the year, and she now has made six saves and posted a 0.50 goals against average in 180 minutes in net this season.
Delaney Caldwell took six shots, placing two on goal, while Addie Chester had five shots and one on target. In addition to Roper's two chances, six other Cardinals attempted one shot each.
Ball State outshot Purdue Fort Wayne 19-12, including 9-4 in the first half, and placed two more of those chances on goal (5-3). The hosts had more corner kick (5-1) but were offsides more (6-4). The Cardinals were whistled for more fouls (16-7).
Sunday marks the beginning of Mid-American Conference play for Ball State, who will play at 1 p.m. at new MAC member UMass.
The Cardinals (3-2-1) played the Mastodons (1-5-1) to a scoreless draw in the first half, but Roper got the visitors on the board with a header off a cross from Tori Monaco in the 64th minute to give them a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
The goal for Roper and assist by Monaco were the second of the season for each in the respective category.
Grace Konopatzki made three saves as part of a Ball State defense that shut out its opponent for the third time this season. Konopatzki's solo shutout was her first of the year, and she now has made six saves and posted a 0.50 goals against average in 180 minutes in net this season.
Delaney Caldwell took six shots, placing two on goal, while Addie Chester had five shots and one on target. In addition to Roper's two chances, six other Cardinals attempted one shot each.
Ball State outshot Purdue Fort Wayne 19-12, including 9-4 in the first half, and placed two more of those chances on goal (5-3). The hosts had more corner kick (5-1) but were offsides more (6-4). The Cardinals were whistled for more fouls (16-7).
Sunday marks the beginning of Mid-American Conference play for Ball State, who will play at 1 p.m. at new MAC member UMass.
Team Stats
BSU
PFW
Goals
1
0
Shots
19
12
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
3
4
Corners
1
5
Fouls
16
7
Scoring Plays
Emily Roper (2)
Assisted By: Tori Monaco
GOAL by BSU Roper, Emily Assist by Monaco, Tori.
63:04
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
6
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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