Eastern Michigan Athletics
Thursday, October 9
Ypsilanti, Mich.
3 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
4-6-3, 2-2-3
0
vs
1
Ball State
6-5-2, 3-3-1
1
2
F
Ball St.
0
1
1
Eastern Mich.
0
0
0
Photo by: Joey Wolter
Soccer Drops 1-0 Decision to Ball State
10/9/2025 5:52:00 PM | Soccer
Cardinals held scoreless through 50 minutes
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University soccer team fell to Ball State University, 1-0, Thursday, Oct. 9, at Scicluna Field, its first loss in four matches after drawing in three-straight matches.
The Cardinals struck for the match's lone goal in the 51st minute.
How It Happened
The Eagles came out hot on offense to start the match. Sophomore Ciara Brown (Wyandanch, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West/Auburn) had the best scoring chance of the day for Eastern, sending a left-footed shot right down the center of the net that hit the crossbar.
Junior Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) and freshman Kaylee Synk (North Olmstead, Ohio/St. Joseph's Academy) also registered shots in the first half.
Coming out of the half scoreless, Ball State managed to score on a corner kick in the 51st minute.
Despite a late rally with shots from Sipsock and junior Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park) in the final six minutes, Eastern was unable to get on the scoreboard.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 4-6-3 overall (2-2-3 MAC) while Ball State moved to 6-5-2 overall (3-3-1 MAC).
» Ball State held a 13-7 advantage in shots and a 8-5 margin in corner kicks.
» Sophomore Ella Fuller (Dublin, Ohio/Jerome/Morehead State) made her first start as an Eagle, playing a season high 54 minutes.
» Junior Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) played a career high 86 minutes.
» Juniors Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) and Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park), and senior Meghan Heath (Medina, Ohio/Medina/Canisius) played all 90 minutes of the match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes in 18-straight matches, extending to the last five contests of the 2024-25 season.Takacsy played all 90 minutes for the fifth time this season. Heath did so for the fifth time this season and third straight-match after playing all 180 minutes of the first two matches this season.
Historical Notes
» Ball State leads the all-time series, 15-8-5.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan travels on the road to take on UMass Sunday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
The Cardinals struck for the match's lone goal in the 51st minute.
How It Happened
The Eagles came out hot on offense to start the match. Sophomore Ciara Brown (Wyandanch, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West/Auburn) had the best scoring chance of the day for Eastern, sending a left-footed shot right down the center of the net that hit the crossbar.
Junior Olivia Sipsock (Medina, Ohio/Medina) and freshman Kaylee Synk (North Olmstead, Ohio/St. Joseph's Academy) also registered shots in the first half.
Coming out of the half scoreless, Ball State managed to score on a corner kick in the 51st minute.
Despite a late rally with shots from Sipsock and junior Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park) in the final six minutes, Eastern was unable to get on the scoreboard.
Game Notes
» Eastern moved to 4-6-3 overall (2-2-3 MAC) while Ball State moved to 6-5-2 overall (3-3-1 MAC).
» Ball State held a 13-7 advantage in shots and a 8-5 margin in corner kicks.
» Sophomore Ella Fuller (Dublin, Ohio/Jerome/Morehead State) made her first start as an Eagle, playing a season high 54 minutes.
» Junior Cameryn Susey (Westerville, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) played a career high 86 minutes.
» Juniors Sarah Van Euwen (Avon Lake, Ohio/Avon Lake) and Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park, N.Y./Orchard Park), and senior Meghan Heath (Medina, Ohio/Medina/Canisius) played all 90 minutes of the match. Van Euwen has played 90 minutes in 18-straight matches, extending to the last five contests of the 2024-25 season.Takacsy played all 90 minutes for the fifth time this season. Heath did so for the fifth time this season and third straight-match after playing all 180 minutes of the first two matches this season.
Historical Notes
» Ball State leads the all-time series, 15-8-5.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan travels on the road to take on UMass Sunday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m.
Follow Us
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMUSoccer) and Instagram (@EMUSoccer).
Team Stats
BSU
EMU
Goals
1
0
Shots
12
7
Shots on Goal
7
2
Saves
2
6
Corners
8
5
Fouls
5
7
Scoring Plays
Jordyn Klaasen (1)
Assisted By: LG Moncrief
GOAL by BSU Klaasen, Jordyn Assist by Moncrief, LG.
50:45
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
F
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D
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D
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