Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, September 23
Muncie, Ind.
4 p.m.
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Ball State
2-4-1, 0-0-1
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Eagles and Cardinals End in Stalemate in MAC Opener
9/23/2021 9:00:00 PM | Soccer
EMU continues its first week of MAC play against Miami, Sept. 26, at Scicluna Field
MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) - In the Eastern Michigan University's soccer team's Mid-American Conference opener, the Eagles finished tied with Ball State University, 0-0, on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23, inside the Briner Sports Complex.
The Cardinals out-shot Eastern 14-4, earning six shots on goal to EMU's two.
Senior keeper Chelsea Abbotts (Ottawa, Ontario-Mother Teresa) earned six saves on the afternoon. Abbotts surpassed the mark of 100 career saves on Thursday as she now has 104 in her Eastern Michigan career. Abbotts and the Green and White defense also tallied the Eagles' first shutout of the season.
Sophomore Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich.-South Lyon East) led Eastern's attack with two shots while sophomore Amanda Cripps (Bradford, Ontario-Trinity Catholic) and freshman Sam Lenaghan (Toronto, Ontario-Havegral College) each recorded a shot on target.
"We went up against the same Ball State team we have played for the past four years," Head Coach Scott Hall said. "Ball State has tons of experience and talent as they started 10 out of 11 seniors. Our squad played well and we earned our first clean sheet of the season. The commitment to the game plan and willingness to work for 110 minutes will be what makes this team dangerous in the conference. We have improved each game and will commit to bringing our best to Miami, dedicating it to our hall of fame player Amanda Kulikowski."
GAME NOTES
» Eastern Michigan tallied the program's first clean sheet of the 2021 season.
» Lenaghan earned her first career start on defense.
» Hall used only two substitutes on Thursday as freshman Lexy Alston (Amherst, Ohio-Marion L. Steel) led the Eagles with 15 minutes off the bench.
» EMU started four freshmen, including six underclassmen.
HISTORICAL NOTES
» Abbotts surpassed the mark of 100 career saves on Thursday as she now has 104 in her Eastern Michigan career.
» Ball State now leads the all-time head-to-head series by a record of 14-8-3.
UP NEXT
» Eastern Michigan returns home to compete in its MAC home opener against Miami on Sunday, Sept. 26. Kick off is set for 1 p.m. at Scicluna Field. Fans can follow the action via live stats.
For updates on all things Eastern Michigan soccer, continue to check EMUEagles.com and be sure to follow the team on Instagram and Twitter, @EMUSoccer.
The Cardinals out-shot Eastern 14-4, earning six shots on goal to EMU's two.
Senior keeper Chelsea Abbotts (Ottawa, Ontario-Mother Teresa) earned six saves on the afternoon. Abbotts surpassed the mark of 100 career saves on Thursday as she now has 104 in her Eastern Michigan career. Abbotts and the Green and White defense also tallied the Eagles' first shutout of the season.
🚨 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 🚨
— EMU Soccer (@EMUSoccer) September 23, 2021
With a save in the 36th minute, @chelsea_abbotts has now reached 100 career saves‼️#EMUEagles | #RaiseYourBar pic.twitter.com/miyb1lOX7x
Sophomore Tiffanie Hollingsworth (South Lyon, Mich.-South Lyon East) led Eastern's attack with two shots while sophomore Amanda Cripps (Bradford, Ontario-Trinity Catholic) and freshman Sam Lenaghan (Toronto, Ontario-Havegral College) each recorded a shot on target.
"We went up against the same Ball State team we have played for the past four years," Head Coach Scott Hall said. "Ball State has tons of experience and talent as they started 10 out of 11 seniors. Our squad played well and we earned our first clean sheet of the season. The commitment to the game plan and willingness to work for 110 minutes will be what makes this team dangerous in the conference. We have improved each game and will commit to bringing our best to Miami, dedicating it to our hall of fame player Amanda Kulikowski."
GAME NOTES
» Eastern Michigan tallied the program's first clean sheet of the 2021 season.
» Lenaghan earned her first career start on defense.
» Hall used only two substitutes on Thursday as freshman Lexy Alston (Amherst, Ohio-Marion L. Steel) led the Eagles with 15 minutes off the bench.
» EMU started four freshmen, including six underclassmen.
HISTORICAL NOTES
» Abbotts surpassed the mark of 100 career saves on Thursday as she now has 104 in her Eastern Michigan career.
» Ball State now leads the all-time head-to-head series by a record of 14-8-3.
UP NEXT
» Eastern Michigan returns home to compete in its MAC home opener against Miami on Sunday, Sept. 26. Kick off is set for 1 p.m. at Scicluna Field. Fans can follow the action via live stats.
For updates on all things Eastern Michigan soccer, continue to check EMUEagles.com and be sure to follow the team on Instagram and Twitter, @EMUSoccer.
Team Stats
EMU
BSU
Goals
0
0
Shots
4
14
Shots on Goal
2
6
Saves
6
1
Corners
2
7
Fouls
10
15
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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