Thursday, September 18
Muncie, Ind.
4 PM
Ball State University
4-2-2, 1-0-1
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vs
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Central Michigan
0-7-1, 0-1-1
1
2
F
Central Mich.
0
1
1
Ball St.
1
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Photo by: Heather Parker
Caldwell Scores Early in Soccer's Draw with Central Michigan
September 18, 2025 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team got off to an early 1-0 lead by way of a Delaney Caldwell goal in the eighth minute, but Central Michigan scored early in the second half to force a 1-1 draw on Thursday afternoon at the Briner Sports Complex.
The Cardinals (4-2-2, 1-0-1 Mid-American Conference) had their second tie in as many home games after a 2-2 outcome on Sept. 7 against Butler in the last match in Muncie. The Chippewas (0-7-1, 0-1-1 MAC) equalized the contest on a Melaina Troy goal in the 60th minute of play.
Addie Chester assisted on Caldwell's score, which was her second of the season and 18th of her career. Chester's assist extended her MAC lead in points to 15 so far this year.
Ball State generated 17 total shots, including 10 in the second half and eight overall on goal, but CMU goalkeeper Brylee Borgman collected seven saves to keep the Chippewas in the game.
Abby Jenkins saved four of the five shots on goal that Central Michigan attempted among seven total looks. One of those was in the 78th minute when Troy sailed a penalty kick over the crossbar.
Caldwell had seven shots with three of those being on target, while Tori Monaco attempted two shots for the Cardinals and one on goal.
Each team was whistled for 11 fouls in the game, while Central Michigan had more corner kicks (3-1). Ball State was flagged for eight offsides violations compared to six for the Chippewas.
The Cardinals remain home to host Kent State at 1 p.m. on Sunday in their next match.
The Cardinals (4-2-2, 1-0-1 Mid-American Conference) had their second tie in as many home games after a 2-2 outcome on Sept. 7 against Butler in the last match in Muncie. The Chippewas (0-7-1, 0-1-1 MAC) equalized the contest on a Melaina Troy goal in the 60th minute of play.
Addie Chester assisted on Caldwell's score, which was her second of the season and 18th of her career. Chester's assist extended her MAC lead in points to 15 so far this year.
Ball State generated 17 total shots, including 10 in the second half and eight overall on goal, but CMU goalkeeper Brylee Borgman collected seven saves to keep the Chippewas in the game.
Abby Jenkins saved four of the five shots on goal that Central Michigan attempted among seven total looks. One of those was in the 78th minute when Troy sailed a penalty kick over the crossbar.
Caldwell had seven shots with three of those being on target, while Tori Monaco attempted two shots for the Cardinals and one on goal.
Each team was whistled for 11 fouls in the game, while Central Michigan had more corner kicks (3-1). Ball State was flagged for eight offsides violations compared to six for the Chippewas.
The Cardinals remain home to host Kent State at 1 p.m. on Sunday in their next match.
Team Stats
CMU
BSU
Goals
1
1
Shots
7
17
Shots on Goal
5
8
Saves
7
4
Corners
3
1
Fouls
11
11
Scoring Plays
Delaney Caldwell (2)
Assisted By: Addie Chester
GOAL by BSU Caldwell, Delaney Assist by Chester, Addie.
07:45
Melaina Troy (1)
Assisted By: Ella Betzold
GOAL by CMU Troy, Melaina Assist by Betzold, Ella.
59:42
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
7
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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