LOUISVILLE – Saint Louis field hockey battled Ball State to a scoreless draw in regulation and overtime, but the Cardinals prevailed in a shootout to earn a 1-0 victory Friday afternoon at University of Louisville's Trager Stadium.
Saint Louis (6-10) goalie Abby Schalow was outstanding, recording seven saves to keep Ball State (7-11) off the scoreboard in the run of play.
Saint Louis generated 13 shots, including five on goal, and earned four penalty corners. Sierra Larson led the Billikens with five shots, while Dawson Packwood added two. Josie Naeger also recorded two shots.
In the shootout, Larson and Ball State's Isabella Fölster and Martina Pratt converted their attempts. The Cardinals ultimately secured the shootout advantage and the 1-0 victory after Saint Louis was unable to convert its remaining opportunities.
SLU is back in action on Sunday when its closes the regular season against Bellarmine in Louisville. Game time is 11 a.m. (CT).
