Epic game ends in MU win
Regulation and two overtimes were not enough for the Miami and Ball State field hockey teams Thursday.
The two teams remained tied after the overtimes, and finally in the second shootout session, Miami’s Meredith Corradina flipped a goal past BSU goaltender Jessica Malone to give MU the lead.
Miami senior goaltender Kerri Orr then stopped the next three shooters as the Cardinals advanced to the second round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament to win 5-4 at the CMU Field Hockey Complex.
The RedHawks play Ohio in the semifinals today at 2:30 p.m.
“This game couldn’t be anymore dramatic,” said MU coach Jill Reeve. “Kerri Orr played an outstanding game and we depend on her a lot, she is just unbelievably tough to beat.”
In the first shootout the teams exchanged two goals apiece and were tied at four.
“It was a very even game and Ball State played incredible,” Orr said. “They were trying to get in my head, but I was getting in their head.”
Miami led 2-1 before BSU senior forward Chantelle Isaac tied the game at two with eight seconds remaining.
In the seven on seven overtime periods the Cardinals missed on numerous scoring opportunities, but Orr kept them in the game.
“We started out a little slow but we found our rhythm,” Orr said. “They are always a good competitor.; I had never beat them before we beat them two weeks ago.”
The Cardinals scored first on a goal by junior Lacey Morgan with an assist from Isaac.; Miami didn’t answer back until 2:37 left in the first half on a goal by senior Jessica Saling.
“We played a good Miami team and it ended up being a great game,” said BSU coach Annette Payne. “This team is made up of fighters and it will always be.; We just have to use this game as motivation for next year.”
