Ball State University Athletics
Sunday, September 6
Muncie, Ind.
1 PM
Ball State University
3-2-1, 0-0-0
1
vs
0
Eastern Illinois
2-2-2, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Ill. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ball St. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Photo by: Becky Meek Photography
Valleau's First Half Goal Leads Soccer to Senior Day Win over Eastern Illinois
September 06, 2026 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State soccer team got a first half goal from Kaelyn Valleau and a shutout defensive performance to beat Eastern Illinois 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at the Briner Sports Complex.
The Cardinals (3-2-1) picked up their second straight win after a 1-0 decision last Sunday against Cincinnati. The visiting Panthers (2-2-2) could only generate five shots (one on goal) for the afternoon against the Ball State defense.
Valleau found the back of the net in the 33rd minute to give the hosts a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Both LG Moncrief and Francesca Terrasi were credited with their first assists of the season to lead to the shot for the senior, who was recognized in a pregame Senior Day ceremony along with five other Cardinals.
Kylie Archer, Annika Klauss, Kate Klinginsmith and Terrasi joined Valleau as Ball State players placing a shot on goal. Audrey Goodyear, Ainsley Schaufele and goalkeeper Kate Pallante went the full 90 minutes for the hosts.
Pallante made one save in completing her third clean sheet of the season and second in a row.
Ball State took more shots (14-5) and got more corner kick opportunities (5-1) than the Panthers while also being whistled for more fouls (8-4).
Next up for the Cardinals is a 6 p.m. game next Sunday at Dayton.
The Cardinals (3-2-1) picked up their second straight win after a 1-0 decision last Sunday against Cincinnati. The visiting Panthers (2-2-2) could only generate five shots (one on goal) for the afternoon against the Ball State defense.
Valleau found the back of the net in the 33rd minute to give the hosts a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Both LG Moncrief and Francesca Terrasi were credited with their first assists of the season to lead to the shot for the senior, who was recognized in a pregame Senior Day ceremony along with five other Cardinals.
Kylie Archer, Annika Klauss, Kate Klinginsmith and Terrasi joined Valleau as Ball State players placing a shot on goal. Audrey Goodyear, Ainsley Schaufele and goalkeeper Kate Pallante went the full 90 minutes for the hosts.
Pallante made one save in completing her third clean sheet of the season and second in a row.
Ball State took more shots (14-5) and got more corner kick opportunities (5-1) than the Panthers while also being whistled for more fouls (8-4).
Next up for the Cardinals is a 6 p.m. game next Sunday at Dayton.
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/ SoccerTeam Stats
EIU
BSU
Goals
0
1
Shots
5
14
Shots on Goal
1
7
Saves
6
1
Corners
1
5
Fouls
4
8
Scoring Plays
Kaelyn Valleau (2)
Assisted By: Francesca Terrasi , LG Moncrief
GOAL by BSU Valleau, Kaelyn Assist by Terrasi, Francesca and Moncrief, LG.
32:23
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
def
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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