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A modest crowd witnessed a tightly contested match where Keller opened the scoring before Butler's Chloe Brecht equalized, with Pallante's crucial saves preserving the tie.
The Cardinals opened their 2026 campaign with a 2‑0 victory over IU Indy, while the Bulldogs fell to Wright State. Key performances and historic matchups set the tone for upcoming road tests against Butler and Western Kentucky.
A rain‑delayed match in Muncie saw Ball State dominate with early and late goals, a strong defensive display, and a fifth clean sheet for goalkeeper Kate Pallante.
Ball State University’s soccer team began its campaign with a 2-0 win over IU Indy, highlighted by goals from Kaelyn Valleau and Anna Kate Robillard and a praised tactical shift under head coach Andy Stoots.
The Jaguars fell 2-0 to the Cardinals in their season opener at Briner Sports Complex, with Ball State dominating possession and corner kicks.