Sunday, September 28
Muncie, Ind.
12:00 PM
Ball State University
(3-9, 1-3)
0
vs
1
Kent State University
(3-7, 2-2)
1
2
3
4
5
F
Kent St.
0
0
0
0
1
1
Ball St.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Team Stats
KENT ST.
BALL ST.
Goals
1
0
Shots
17
17
Shots on Goal
9
9
Saves
8
8
Corners
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Emma Rolston
Assisted By: Maia Sarrabayrouse
GOAL by Kent St. Emma Rolston (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Maia Sarrabayrouse
68:34
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Field Hockey Loses Defensive Battle in OT to Kent State
September 28, 2025 | Field Hockey
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State field hockey team (3-8, 1-2 MAC) played one of its best defensive games of the season but unfortunately lost 1-0 in overtime to Kent State (2-7, 1-2 MAC) Sunday afternoon at the Briner Sports Complex.
Both teams came out aggressive on defense putting pressure on one another midfield throughout the 60-minute duration of today's game. It wasn't a lack of effort by any means offensively as both squads had 17 shots apiece including nine shots on goal. Penalty corners were nearly even as well with the Golden Flashes leading 5 to 4.
As each period ended the need to score became increasingly prominent. Both Emma van Hal and Jessica Rochat used their leadership to try and score for the Cardinals with four shots apiece. van Hal along with teammate Jade Vandevoorde each had two shots on goal apiece, but neither could connect with the back of the cage.
Kent State struggled as well offensively despite earning two penalty corners in the third frame while Ball State drew one in the final minutes of regulation. Ultimately, the lack of offense eventually would cause the contest to go to the extra period.
In overtime, with just barely two minutes left on the clock, the Golden Flashes Emma Rolston managed to escape her BSU defender and score the winning goal for Kent State.
The Ball State field hockey team continues Mid-American Conference action when it travels to James Madison next Friday for a 2 pm ET contest in Harrisonburg, Va.
Both teams came out aggressive on defense putting pressure on one another midfield throughout the 60-minute duration of today's game. It wasn't a lack of effort by any means offensively as both squads had 17 shots apiece including nine shots on goal. Penalty corners were nearly even as well with the Golden Flashes leading 5 to 4.
As each period ended the need to score became increasingly prominent. Both Emma van Hal and Jessica Rochat used their leadership to try and score for the Cardinals with four shots apiece. van Hal along with teammate Jade Vandevoorde each had two shots on goal apiece, but neither could connect with the back of the cage.
Kent State struggled as well offensively despite earning two penalty corners in the third frame while Ball State drew one in the final minutes of regulation. Ultimately, the lack of offense eventually would cause the contest to go to the extra period.
In overtime, with just barely two minutes left on the clock, the Golden Flashes Emma Rolston managed to escape her BSU defender and score the winning goal for Kent State.
The Ball State field hockey team continues Mid-American Conference action when it travels to James Madison next Friday for a 2 pm ET contest in Harrisonburg, Va.
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