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Midfielder Peighton Cook heads the ball over Bowling Green midfielder Morgan Abbitt Sept. 23, 2018, at Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals were defeated 0 to 3. Eric Pritchett,DN

Ball State Soccer falls short of MAC championship in penalty shootout

After knocking off Western Michigan in the MAC Semifinals, Ball State Soccer (14-3-3, MAC 8-2-2) faced top seed Bowing Green(15-4-2, MAC 11-1) in the MAC Championship game. After 90 minutes of regulation play and 20 minutes of overtime, penalties would decided the game. In the end, Bowling Green defeated Ball State, 1-1 (5-4 on penalties).

Senior midfielder Lauren Roll attempts to get the ball away from Mackenzie Ruber of Bowling Green Sept. 23, 2018, at Briner Sports Complex. Bowling Green put pressure on Ball State by scoring twice in the first half, and securing the win with a third goal during the final minutes of the game. Ball State lost 3-0. Eric Pritchett,DN

Ball State Soccer’s defense plays pivotal role in its destiny in the MAC tournament

After its eighth straight win, the Ball State Soccer (13-3-2, MAC 8-2-1) looks to continue its playoff run heading into the semifinals of the MAC Tournament.

Paula Guerrero and Julia Elvbo chest bump to celebrate Guerrero scoring Ball State’s third goal of the game securing the Cardinals' victory against the University of Nebraska-Omaha Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Briner Sports Complex . All points were scored in the second half of the game where Ball State won 3 to 1. Eric Pritchett,DN

Two goals by Guerrero send Ball State Soccer to MAC Semifinals

Ball State Soccer (13-3-2, MAC 8-2-1) defeated Buffalo (11-8, MAC 5-7) 2-1 in double overtime in the quarterfinals of the MAC tournament Sunday afternoon at Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals won off of two goals by senior midfielder Paulo Guerrero, a goal from the penalty spot, and a game-winning free kick.

Tatiana Mason and Jenna Dombrowski celebrate after Mason scores a goal, putting the Cardinals in the lead against the University of Nebraska-Omaha Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State went on to defeat Omaha 3-1 with all goals being scored in the second half of the game. Eric Pritchett, DN File

Mason's OT winner locks up second place for Ball State Soccer

Ball State Soccer (12-3-2, MAC 8-2-1) locked up second place in the MAC standings on Thursday evening’s game against Miami (OH) (3-14-1, MAC 1-10). The Cardinals won 39 seconds into overtime, 2-1.

Ball state players, Jenna Dombrowski and Sam Kambol, fight off Omaha players for possession of the ball Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State defeated Omaha 3 to 1 bringing the Cardinals overall record to 4-1-1. Eric Pritchett,DN

Ball State Soccer looks to lock in second place against Miami (OH)

Ball State Soccer (11-3-2, MAC 7-2-1) hosts Miami (OH) (3-13-1, MAC 1-9) this Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Briner Sports Complex for the final regular season game. The Cardinals will then find out who their first opponent for the MAC tournament, which starts Sunday.