SPORTS
Ball State soccer's season ends with zeros on the scoreboard
By Meghan Sawitzke / October 31, 2024The Cardinals close their season in a draw, finishing with a 7-8-3, 2-6-3 MAC record.
The Cardinals close their season in a draw, finishing with a 7-8-3, 2-6-3 MAC record.
Ball State fell to Northern Illinois to continue the Cardinals' five-game losing skid.
The Cardinals scored their first goal since Sept. 26 in the win over Central Michigan while also completing their fourth shutout in a row.
Cardinals run into the Mid-American Conference (MAC) play with a four-game winning streak, while athlete’s stats increase across the board.
Blom's experience overcoming adversity helps her empathize with student athletes she has mentored during her 15-year career at Ball State University. Blom has worked as a faculty athletic representative, chairperson for Ball State’s School of Kinesiology, and professor of sport and exercise psychology, but was just named associate athletic director for championship performance.
Ball State defeated Austin Peay Sept. 10 to snap a previous four-game losing streak, but now the Cardinals find themselves back on the losing side with a 4-0 shutout against Butler.
The Ramblers celebrate their very first 2-1 win against Ball State Cardinals after four years, but the real goal was to spread awareness.
Senior midfielder, Avery Fenchel, took on the first three goals as she stepped out on the field after recovering from last season's ankle injury. “Everyone contributed today,” Fenchel said. Sophomore midfielder, Tori Monaco, assisted two of Fenchel’s goals. Monaco listens to rap artists, Jay Cole and Trippy Red continuously the hour prior to the game to help set her focus and mindset while doing some visualization.
Ball State soccer was back in spring action at home with a 1-1 draw in a spring match against Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats April 1.
