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In the Cardinals second game of a five game road trip, Ball State Field Hockey (2-4, 0-0 MAC) lost to UMass Lowell (2-3, 0-0 AEC), 2-1. Ball State's Matthew Rivera was named the Mid-American Conference Co-Player of the Week. Once she met her new team, she knew Ball State was the place she wanted to be. Field Hockey Schedule Roster Recruits 2023 Field Hockey Roster Go To Coaching Staff Print Roster Layout: Go Choose A Season: Go Sort By: Go Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for visiting towsontigers.com! Let's just get out there and do it.. "After conducting a thorough search, Caitlin separated. Ball State freshman pitcher Angelina Russo made history in a 5-0 victory over Western Michigan, throwing the first perfect game in program history. Russo threw 98 pitches in seven innings, striking out 10 of the 21 batters she faced. Inside, there are various hues of green stretching from floor to ceiling for Muncie residents to choose from. Butler, who is in her first year playing for Ball State Field Hockey, has found success in recent years. You can also try a Basic search. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts. In its first-ever Mid-American Conference Tournament meeting, Ball State Field Hockey (5-13, 3-4 MAC) fell to Longwood (9-9, 4-3 MAC), 3-0. Two days after her resignation, Ball State president Geoffrey Mearns selected Ken Bothof as its interim athletic director. It just describes kind of how I am as a player and my philosophy as a coach.. Amber Pietz, DN, Buying local produce gives back to the community, and in some instances, is cheaper than alternatives, Ball State Men's Basketball falls to Toledo in final home game of the season, Cardinals extend win streak to seven in a row after win over Butler, MITS: The easiest and cheapest way to get around town. The Cardinals finished with a 40-19 (32-7 MAC) record, winning their first MAC regular season title since 2014. NEW! McClay, Nadia The Cardinals (19-5) saw their season come to an end against No. It wasnt until 1999 that Ball State added womens soccer as an intercollegiate sport. It makes it really easy for me when the leaders buy in and they want the same goals that you do for your program, so I'm really fortunate that we have a great group of leaders who want to compete.. Eli Houser, DN . Ironically enough, that was against the Mountaineers. There is no additional information to display: Led by first-year head coach Caitlin Walsh, Ball State field hockey earned its best conference record (4-3) since 2006 and made the MAC Tournament semifinals for just the second time in 15 years. Seton Keough opened the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association B Conference field hockey regular season with a 4-0 victory over visiting Friends on Thursday afternoon, but it took a few . Amber Pietz, DN Walsh said when she first arrived to evaluate the team, some leaders stood out from the rest. You can do your job and prepare the team, but at the end of the day, they're the ones that go out there, Walsh said. Brian Carless is a co-owner and became comfortable in Muncie through his work in the Avondale Community Garden. Ever so close to the NCAA Tournament once again, Ball State baseball lost two straight games in the MAC Championship to extend its drought to 16 seasons. We work hard and work for each other. Walsh spent three years as a starter in the midfield and on defense at Old Dominion University (ODU), in which she helped lead her team to three NCAA Tournament appearances. I do think that we can make some noise this fall, Walsh said. More: Ball State names Michael Lewis as its next men's basketball coach. The Cardinals, who finished the season 7-5-8 (6-1-4 MAC), lost to Buffalo in the MAC Championship 2-0. 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More:Ball State women's tennis season ends, BSU baseball keeps rolling, prep results and more. While this is Walshs first season as head coach, she is not new to coaching Division 1 Field Hockey. 11 Michigan (10-3, 3-1 Big Ten). In Ball State Field Hockeys Mid-American Conference opener, the Cardinals (2-6, 0-1 MAC) fell to Miami (Ohio) (4-3, 1-0 MAC), 1-0, off of a corner shot from the RedHawks Noor Breedijk. Position Function: Direct all phases of the field hockey program for women. bbroady@ucdavis.edu. Assistant Field Hockey Coach (full time) Muhlenberg College Allentown, Pennsylvania NEW! We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. More:How Ball State's Tyler Schweitzer went from a reliever to an MLB prospect in a year, More:How Zach Cole's domination in final 2 months at BSU led to an MLB draft pick. Lisa Cellucci enters her 23rd season as a member of the University of Iowa field hockey team's coaching staff in 2022-23 and her ninth as head coach. Former Ball State head coach Stephanie Bernthal decided to pursue a career outside of coaching college athletics. She's very motivational. Ball State Field Hockey lost to No. After her freshman campaign at Wake Forest University, Ally Butler made the move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the Midwest and transferred to Ball State. For the third time in four seasons, Ball State advanced to the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament. View Full Bio, Ally She's very open with us, Kraus said. ", "We're super excited and thrilled for Caitlin," Kent State head coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer said in a release. 2/23/23. Ball State was swept by No. Junior Charity Griffith capped off an exceptional track and field season with a fifth-place finish (1.83m) in the high jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, earning First Team All-American honors. I knew towards the end of my career at ODU, that I was not even close to being ready to give up field hockey, Walsh said. He drove in 11 RBIs, hit two home runs, was walked seven times and led Ball State with 17 total bases. Having been an assistant coach for six years, I was kind of ready to take the reins myself and kind of lead my own program.. From 1961-82, men competed on the field, and every passionate female soccer player watched from the sideline. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "After conducting a thorough search, Caitlin separated herself as a competitive and passionate leader who is well respected in this industry, Goetz said in a press release. While coaching for the Golden Flashes, Kent State went 34-18 and 20-5 in the Mid-American Conference play along with two MAC championships. We work hard and work for each other. The Cardinals, who were selected to finish ninth in the MAC preseason coaches poll, hadn't been to the league championship game since 2014 and hadn't advanced to the NCAA Tournament since 2009. She explained that as a coach, she can do all she can for her players, but she is not the one playing. That success was still ongoing this past season, as the Nittany Lions posted a 17-4 record while making it back to the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament in 2022. We didn't come up with the same fire that we had at Akron, which is disappointing, Ball State Mens Basketball head coach Michael Lewis said. The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association announced its All-State boys basketball teams. Jared Elliott, who enters his second season with the program in 2023, has been promoted to co-offensive coordinator in addition to his responsibilities as the program's tight ends coach. 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She just hypes us up by saying, You guys are ready, you all know what to do. More:Shift in mindset allowed Ball State's Charity Griffith to qualify for NCAA Championships. Gomez Rengifo, Sarah I'm thrilled to have someone from the Kent State family taking charge and advantage of this amazing opportunity.". Powered by WMT Digital. - - Ball State football head coach Mike Neu announced title changes for three assistant coaches for the upcoming season. Football on WLBC 104.1 FM. Left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer, who was named the MAC Pitcher of the Year, was the selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 161st pick in the fifth round. . The loss leaves the Cardinals 7-10 on the season and brings the RedHawks to 11-6. Caravaglia, Rachel The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The partnership further showed BSU's commitment to esports, providing two $5,000 scholarship through the 2025-26 academic year with the goal of recruiting some of the world's top players to Muncie. Caitlin Walsh came into the season with the intention of changing the culture. "I am extremely honored to become the next field hockey coach at Ball State," Walsh said in a release. U.S. News and . She is a relentless recruiter and is excited to develop our young women on the field and in the classroom. Three East Central Indiana athletes Blue River's Brevin Hallatt, Delta's Neil Marshall and Monroe Central's Jackson Ullom were selected among the 1,500 senior players statewide. Butler, Maddie A legendary career in Penn State athletics that began in 1975 writes its final lines as Penn State Field Hockey Head Coach . The original building that housed Sparkys Corner Greenhouse was relatively small, but now its an expanded building in vibrant shades of pink, green and yellow. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Mark Egner: Head Coach mark.egner@dartmouth.edu: 646-2498 646-2498: Maggie Reddecliff: Assistant Coach maggie.e.reddecliff@dartmouth.edu: 646-8253 646-8253: "I've had the privilege of having her with me at Kent State for the past three years. Walsh spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at Kent State. I cannot wait to get started and lead this historic program.". 2 seed, nonetheless. She is a relentless recruiter and is excited to develop our young women on the field and in the classroom. Clokie, Lexi We both thought she [Walsh] fit our values, as well, Kraus said. The original building that housed Sparkys Corner Greenhouse was relatively small, but now its an expanded building in vibrant shades of pink, green and yellow. But, on their home diamond, fell to the Chippewas 12-3 and 11-7 in consecutive days, marking an end to another successful season. The first win of the season for Ball State Field Hockey (1-0, 0-0) came Aug. 26 with a 2-1 win over Saint Francis University (0-1, 0-0). More:David Letterman returns to Ball State for partnership with RLL Racing, BSU esports. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The. Our culture is just that. We didn't come up with the same fire that we had at Akron, which is disappointing, Ball State Mens Basketball head coach Michael Lewis said. More:How Caitlin Walsh turned around BSU field hockey, and why this might just be the beginning. Penn State Field Hockey (@PennStateFH) February 20, 2023. I am looking forward to leading this group of young, motivated women to success in the classroom and on the field. By Colin Grylls. Once she met her new team, she knew Ball State was the place she wanted to be. Katarina Polyviou, who spent last year as an assistant coach at Muhlenberg, will join the Ball State field hockey program as an assistant coach according to first-year head coach, Promotional Activities & Fundraising Request Form, Ball State Sports Properties (Sponsorship Opportunities). 10 Michigan State 5-3 Oct. 9 as the beginning of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament looms. "I am thrilled to announce the addition of Kat to our coaching staff," Walsh said. Looking into the near future, Walsh believes her team is already where they need to be, and other programs in the MAC should be on the lookout. I kind of knew what to expect, but of course, when you're sitting in that seat, you're like, oh, wow, this is it, Walsh said. Let's just get out there and do it.. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Pat Kraft named Lisa Bervinchak-Love the head coach of Penn State's storied field hockey program today.. The official 2023 Field Hockey Roster for the Ball State University Cardinals . I am looking forward to leading this group of young, motivated women to success in the classroom and on the field. She just hypes us up by saying, You guys are ready, you all know what to do. The Ball State Daily is where you can find Ball State University's campus news, Cardinals sports coverage, features, opinions and breaking news for Muncie, Indiana. Phone. We both thought she [Walsh] fit our values, as well, Kraus said. 219-8445. Nate Dohm (1-1) earned his first season victory, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing just one earned run and one hit while striking out four. Hallatt was selected but listed as "injured and unable to participate.". 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