Rain‑Soaked Battle in Muncie
Ball State’s women’s soccer squad traveled to Muncie, Indiana, on Thursday to face IU Indy in a tightly contested match that was delayed by a sudden downpour.
The Cardinals struck first early, with senior forward Kaelyn Valleau finding the net in the third minute to put her team ahead.
Freshman midfielder Anna Kate Robillard added her maiden collegiate goal in the 53rd minute, extending the lead and sealing a 2‑0 result.
Ball State’s set‑piece strategy proved decisive; both goals came from corner kicks, highlighting the team’s improved execution on dead‑ball situations.
Goalkeeper Kate Pallante earned her fifth clean sheet of the season, while the defense limited IU Indy to just two shots on goal and dominated corners 10‑2.
Despite the weather interruption, the Cardinals finished with 13 total attempts, seven on target, underscoring their offensive efficiency.
The win not only boosts the Cardinals’ conference standing but also signals a promising trajectory as they refine their attacking patterns and defensive cohesion.