Field Hockey Falls to Cal in Last West Coast Contest

BERKLEY, Calif. - The Ball State field hockey team (1-4) returns home after playing three competitive contests out west as the Cardinals wrapped up action at Cal (3-2) Sunday afternoon with a 3-0 loss at Underhill Field.

The three-hour time difference and the plane trip out west gave Ball State a run for their money. Despite the disadvantages of travel the Cardinals turned in a strong defensive showing against the Cal Golden Bears throughout the 60-minute duration of today's contest.

Cal scored back-to-back goals in the first period to take a quick 2-0 lead over Ball State. The Cardinals were able to hold the Golden Bears scoreless in the second period which gave the Cardinals hope to come back after intermission.

Unfortunately, Cal tacked on another score after the break to extend its edge to 3-0 over BSU. The Cardinals answered ramping up their defense once again holding the Golden Bears scoreless the remainder of the contest.

But despite the Cardinals defensive efforts, offensively Ball State struggled with only one shot attempt the entire contest.

BSU goalie Cali Hyman faced 19 shots and had three saves.

The Ball State field hockey team returns home on Friday, Sept. 12 against Saint Francis University at 1 pm ET in the Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals will also host Lock Haven on Sunday at 11 am ET for Community Day.

Field Hockey Falls to Cal in Last West Coast Contest

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Cali Hyman