2008 Ball State Soccer Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Exp. Hometown (High School) 00 Rachael Murphy GK 5-6 Sr. 3L Zionsville, Ind. (Zionsville) 1 Alexa Gilbert GK 5-6 Fr. HS Evansville, Ind. (Evansville North) 2 Annie Aiello M 5-4 Sr. 3L Granger, Ind. (Penn) 3 Abby Milillo M 5-6 Fr. HS Fairfield, Ohio (Badin) 4 Alison Ramsey F/D 5-4 Fr. HS Brecksville, Ohio (Brecksville) 5 Patti Hoeg M 5-8 Jr. 2L Northville, Mich. (Ladywood) 6 Adriana Hernandez F 5-4 Fr. HS Anaheim, Calif. (Magnolia) 8 Kristina Anderson D/F 5-7 So. 1L Hamilton, Ohio (Badin) 9 Caitlin O’Hara D 5-7 RSo. 1L Bay Village, Ohio (Bay Village) 10 Sarah Orisich M 5-4 Fr. HS Columbus, Ind. (Columbus North) 11 Jacki Eft F/M 5-5 So. 1L Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton Southeastern) 12 Bailey Decker F 5-2 Sr. 3L Granger, Ind. (Penn) 13 Christine Concannon M 5-5 Fr. HS South Bend, Ind. (St. Joseph’s) 15 Jen Vilkoski D 5-8 Sr. 3L Hamilton, Ohio (Fairfield) 16 Emily Rein F 5-6 Sr. 3L Cincinnati, Ohio (Oak Hills) 17 Jackie Arroyo F/M 5-6 Fr. HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Princeton) 18 Meg Mellott D 5-8 So. 1L Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Ursula) 19 Megan Ridley F/M 5-7 Jr. 2L Indianapolis, Ind. (Lawrence Central) 20 Sarah Schumacker F 5-5 Sr. 3L Hamilton, Ohio (Fairfield) 21 Amy Ponder F/M 5-5 Fr. HS Carmel, Ind. (Carmel) 22 Katelyn Alexander M 5-8 Sr. 3L Fort Wayne, Ind. (Carroll) 23 Cortney Coombs D/M 5-11 So. 1L Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain) 34 Amy Cleeter GK 5-10 Jr. 1L Aurora, Ind. (South Dearborn)

Head Coach: Michael Lovett (First Season -- Murray State, 2006) Assistant Coach: Amber Alexander (First Season -- University of Texas at Arlington, 2005)

General Information Team Information Table Of Contents School: ...... Ball State University 2007 Overall Record: ...... 13-5-2 2008 Roster & Quick Facts . .Inside Front Cover 2008 Preview ...... 1-2 Location: ...... Muncie, Ind. 2007 MAC Record/Finish: ...... 9-1-1/1st 2008 Schedule ...... 3 Enrollment: ...... 17,285 2007 Postseason: ...... n/a Meet The Cardinals ...... 4-17 Founded: ...... 1918 Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 8/3 Cardinal Seniors ...... 5-11 President: ...... Dr. Jo Ann M. Gora Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 15/6 Cardinal Juniors & Sophomores . . . . .12-15 Athletics Director: ...... Tom Collins Newcomers: ...... 8 Cardinal Newcomers ...... 16-17 Conference: ...... Mid-American Final 2007 Regional Head Coach Michael Lovett ...... 18 Nickname: ...... Cardinals Ranking: ...... 14th (Great Lakes) Assistant Coach Amber Alexander ...... 19 Colors: ...... Cardinal & White 2007 MAC Championship ...... 20 Home Field: ...... Ball State Soccer Field Team History 2007 Year In Review ...... 21-22 Press Box Phone: ...... (765) 285-2891 Awards & Honors ...... 23 Started Women’s Soccer: ...... 1999 Website: ...... www.ballstatesports.com Cardinal Record Book ...... 24-25 All-Time Overall Record: . . . .96-61-22 (.598) All-Time Letterwinners ...... 26 All-Time MAC Record: . . . . .53-37-13 (.578) Year-By-Year Results ...... 27-28 Coaching Information BSU Soccer Field Record: . .51-25-10 (.651) All-Time Versus ...... 28 Head Coach: ...... Michael Lovett MAC Championships: . . . . .2 (2006 & 2007) Ball State University ...... 29-36 Alma Mater: ...... Murray State, 2006 Media Information ...... Inside Back Cover Career Record: ...... First season Athletics Communications Record at Ball State: ...... First season Credits: The 2008 Ball State Soccer Guide is a publication of Assistant Director (Soccer): . . .Matt McCollester Office Phone: ...... (765) 285-2478 the BSU Athletics Communications Office. The guide was de- Email: ...... [email protected] signed and edited by Matt McCollester, Assistant Director. Email: ...... [email protected] Office Phone: ...... (765) 285-8242 Contributions were provided by Lisa Rusche, Tyson Mathews Assistant Coach: ...... Amber Alexander Cell Phone: ...... (765) 729-4725 and Brad Caudill. The covers were designed by Lisa Rusche Alma Mater: ...... Texas at Arlington, 2005 and Matt McCollester. Pictured on the front cover: top left - Associate A.D.: ...... Joe Hernandez Office Phone: ...... 765-285-8302 Sarah Schumacker; top right - Annie Aiello; middle - Emily Assistant Director: ...... Brad Caudill Rein; bottom left - Katelyn Alexander; bottom right - Rachael Email: ...... [email protected] Assistant Director: ...... Paula Haughn Murphy. Pictured on the back cover: top left - Jen Vilkoski; Graduate Assistant: ...... Lisa Rusche bottom left - Bailey Decker. Photos were provided by BSU Photo Services and Derek Brattain. Printing by CS Kern. “Emily and Jacki are going to be key for us this year in getting the Cardinals Sights Remain attack going,” Lovett said. “They were very good in the spring and molded to High in 2008 the new system I brought in very well. Schumacker and Bailey Decker are also going to be able to contribute at the for- The Ball State soccer program has history. This year’s seven seniors have ward position this season.” stamped out a spot at the top of the recorded a 41-12-7 record during their Ball State will once again be strong Mid-American Conference the past two careers in Muncie. in the midfield position as they have a seasons as the Cardinals became the “I have come into a fortunate situ- wealth of experience there, starting first team in conference history to win ation with seven very talented seniors,” with the central midfielders. Seniors back-to-back outright regular season ti- Lovett said. “They know nothing less Annie Aiello and Katelyn Alexander re- tles. The Cardinals posted a 13-5-2 than winning. In their first three years turn in the central midfield as anchors record in 2007 and have posted a 26- they have won no less than 13 games 9-5 record over the past two seasons. each season and that is a great accom- First-year head coach Michael Lovett plishment. They are so hungry to get to believes his team is hungry to take the the next level and they want to leave program to the next level – the NCAA their alma mater as the first class to go Tournament. to the NCAA Tournament.” “The goal of our program is to The Cardinals boasted one of the make the NCAA Tournament,” Lovett country’s top defenses last season as said. “In order to do that, we need to they allowed just 13 goals against, win our conference tournament. We which is the lowest total in program his- have won the conference’s regular sea- tory for a single season. Ball State al- son title the past two years, which is a lowed just five goals against in MAC great accomplishment, but we are ready play, tying the fewest goals ever allowed to take the next step to try to prove our- by a MAC team in a 10-plus game sea- selves among the nation’s elite teams.” son. Ball State returns a wealth of ex- “Our style is going to be defense perience as 15 letterwinners from last oriented, attack minded soccer,” Lovett Kristina Anderson season’s team return to the field this said. “If you are not getting scored on, year. The Cardinals will rely heavily on you are not going to lose many games. one of the top senior classes in program At the same time, you have to score goals. Our team is focused on doing whatever it takes to find the back of the of the team. Aiello, a first team All- net. We are concerned more about how MAC selection, finished tied for second the team does than any individual on the team with five goals last season, glory.” all from the penalty spot. Second team The Cardinals will be led up front All-MAC recipient Alexander was tied by senior forward Emily Rein who was for the team lead with five assists. a second team All-Mid-American Con- “One of the keys to a strong team is ference selection last year. She enters to have a strong central midfield and I the 2008 season third all-time in career believe we have one of the best in the points and goals scored in Ball State conference,” Lovett said. “We have a history. She led the team in scoring last defending and attacking central mid- year with 17 points on the strength of fielder in Annie and Katelyn. They are six goals and five assists. two inter-changeable parts as each can Also returning for the Cardinals is play either position. They have a green senior Sarah Schumacker who was sec- light to be creative and have a great

Sarah Schumacker ond on the team in scoring at 12 points chemistry together.” and sophomore Jacki Eft who started On the outside midfield posi- the final two games of the season in tions, Lovett and the Cardinals place of out-going senior Sarah Leibel. will look to a few familiar faces stepped up this spring and will be cru- on the team. Schumacker and cial to our success this year,” Lovett junior Megan Ridley enter the season said. “We already have an anchor in the with the inside track to the outside po- back with Jen and we will look to build sitions and both players bring speed and on that and develop chemistry through- athletic ability to the field. Also, incom- out the back line.” ing freshmen Christine Concannon and The Cardinals are strong in net as Sarah Orisich will give the Cardinals they return second team All-MAC goal- much needed depth and versatility in the keeper Rachael Murphy. Murphy posted midfield. a MAC-best 10 shutouts on the season, “On the outside, Megan is going to including a school-record seven straight be huge for us and Sarah [Schumacker] shutouts last fall. She finished the year will probably play more midfield than with a 0.53 goals against average and forward,” Lovett said. “They give us an enters her senior season just one shutout

added dimension on the outside, with shy of the BSU career shutout record. Cortney Coombs their speed and athletic ability. Chris- Junior goalkeeper Amy Cleeter re- tine will help contribute in that area as turns after turning in a strong season as well, while Sarah [Orisich] will give us Murphy’s backup last year. Also in the depth technically. Also, Patti Hoeg is in mix this season is freshman goalkeeper the mix and will give us added depth.” Alexa Gilbert, who will provide the Car- While the Cardinals had the best dinals with depth and insurance in net. freshmen to this year’s team in Alexa defense in the MAC last season, Ball “As a former goalkeeper, I feel it is Gilbert, Abby Milillo, Alison Ramsey, State will have to replace two senior necessary to have depth in the goal- Adriana Hernandez, Sarah Orisich, members on last year’s defense in sec- keeping position,” Lovett said. Christine Concannon, Jackie Arroyo ond team All-MAC member Angie “Rachael has been trained very well and and Amy Ponder. Heyer as well as Lindsay Martin. has performed at a high level here at “One thing our newcomers bring is “Losing Angie and Lindsay is Ball State the past couple of years. I depth,” Lovett said. “We always want tough,” Lovett said. “Each year you look for her to have a really strong sen- to bring in quality over quantity. We have losses but you can’t replace a ior year. Amy has really come on in the have brought in eight players that will player with a player. We hope someone spring and has proven her worth as a give us quality depth throughout the can step in and maintain their level, goalkeeper while Alexa coming in as a lineup – the type of depth championship while forming their own identity. “ freshman is so athletic and strong.” teams need throughout the season.” The Cardinals will still have their The Cardinals welcome in eight The 2008 Ball State soccer team anchor on defense with the return of will be tested throughout the 19-game second team All-MAC selection Jen schedule as the Cardinals have a tough Vilkoski. Vilkoski started 19 games last non-conference slate to go with the al- season in the middle and was the last ways difficult MAC schedule. line of defense for the Cardinals. Also “Our administration is for a tough returning to the back line is sophomore non-conference schedule and this team Kristina Anderson who played all 11 is up to that challenge,” Lovett said. MAC games on defense and was named “Going to play teams like Oklahoma, to the MAC’s All-Freshman team. Air Force and Colorado College while Returning from injury this season is hosting teams like Dayton and SMU redshirt sophomore Caitlin O’Hara. will make us ready for the postseason. O’Hara suffered a preseason knee injury We don’t want to be happy just going on last year, but was a starter in the exhi- those trips and playing those teams. We bition game. Also in the mix on defense want to go and beat those teams, not is a pair of sophomores in Meg Mellott just compete. We have to believe we can and Cortney Coombs, who will both Megan Ridley win all of our games on our schedule.” move from the midfield to the defense this fall. “I think Caitlin, Kristina, Cort- ney and Meg [Mellott] have 2008 Schedule Date Opponent Location Time August 15 WRIGHT STATE (Exhibition) Muncie, Ind. 4 p.m. August 22 at Valparaiso Valparaiso, Ind. 5:15 p.m. August 31 at Oklahoma Norman, Okla. 1 p.m.

September 5 at Air Force Colorado Springs, Colo. 6 p.m. September 7 at Colorado College Colorado Springs, Colo. 11 a.m. September 12 EASTERN ILLINOIS Muncie, Ind. 4 p.m. September 14 SOUTHERN METHODIST Muncie, Ind. 1 p.m. September 19 at Loyola Chicago, Ill. 6 p.m. September 21 DAYTON Muncie, Ind. 1 p.m. September 26 at Central Michigan * Mount Pleasant, Mich. 4 p.m. September 28 at Eastern Michigan * Ypsilanti, Mich. 1 p.m.

October 3 BUFFALO * Muncie, Ind. 4 p.m. October 5 KENT STATE * Muncie, Ind. 1 p.m. October 10 at Bowling Green * Bowling Green, Ohio 4 p.m. October 12 at Toledo * Toledo, Ohio 1 p.m. October 17 OHIO * Muncie, Ind. 4 p.m. October 19 AKRON * Muncie, Ind. 1 p.m. October 24 at Western Michigan * Kalamazoo, Mich. 4 p.m. October 26 at Northern Illinois * DeKalb, Ill. 1 p.m. October 30 MIAMI * Muncie, Ind. 3 p.m.

November 2 MAC Quarterfinals TBA TBA November 7 MAC Semifinals TBA TBA November 9 MAC Finals TBA TBA

November 14 NCAA First Round TBA TBA November 16 NCAA Second Round TBA TBA November 21-23 NCAA Third Round TBA TBA November 28-30 NCAA Quarterfinals TBA TBA December 5-7 NCAA College Cup Cary, N.C. TBA

* - Mid-American Conference game ALL TIMES LOCAL TO PLAYING SITE Back Row: Athletic training graduate assistant Michelle Trumbull, assistant coach Amber Alexander, Amy Ponder, Jacki Arroyo, Sarah Orisich, Abby Milillo, Jen Vilkoski, Cortney Coombs, Katelyn Alexander, Patti Hoeg, Caitlin O’Hara, Christine Concannon, Adriana Hernandez, Alison Ramsey and head coach Michael Lovett.

Front Row: Student manager Bailey Loft, student manager Emily Hollingsworth, Jacki Eft, Meg Mellott, Kristina Anderson, Megan Ridley, Alexa Gilbert, Rachael Murphy, Amy Cleeter, Bailey Decker, Sarah Schumacker, Annie Aiello, Emily Rein, student assistant coach Angie Heyer and student manager Jennifer Dietrich.

2008 Roster Breakdown Breakdown By Class Breakdown By State Seniors ...... 7 Indiana ...... 11 Junior ...... 3 Ohio ...... 10 Sophomores ...... 5 Michigan ...... 1 Freshmen ...... 8 California ...... 1

Breakdown By Position Goalkeepers ...... 3 Breakdown By Height Defenders ...... 3 5-2 ...... 1 Midfielders ...... 6 5-4 ...... 4 Forwards ...... 4 5-5 ...... 2 Defenders/Forwards ...... 2 5-6 ...... 5 Defenders/Midfielders ...... 1 5-7 ...... 5 Forwards/Midfielders ...... 4 5-8 ...... 4 5-10 ...... 1 5-11 ...... 1 Enters the 2008 season second all-time in career goals against average (0.82), tied for second in shutouts (17), third in saves (122), third in save percentage (.787), third in minutes played (3627:29) and third in wins (25).

2007 (Junior) Second Team All-Mid-American Conference selection ... Academic All-MAC ... Started all 19 games in which she appeared and posted a 12- 4-2 overall record to earn her third letter ... Posted a MAC-best 0.53 goals against average, which is second lowest in BSU history for a single season ... Recorded a BSU single-season record 10 shutouts, including seven in MAC play ... Posted a program record shutout streak of 664:28 minutes as she tallied seven straight shutouts at one point in the season ... Posted a program record 0.43 goals against average in conference games.

2006 (Sophomore) Started all 20 games for the Cardinals in goal as a redshirt sophomore to earn second letter … Only goalkeeper to see action for the Cardinals as she logged just over 1,881 minutes of time in net … One of only three goalkeepers in the Mid-American Conference to play every second in goal … Finished fourth in the MAC with a 1.05 goals against average … Tied for second in the MAC with seven total shutouts, including five in conference play … Finished the season with a 13-4- 3 record … 13 victories were tied for most in the MAC and are the second most in a single season at Ball State.

2005 (Redshirt Freshman) Saw action in two games in goal to earn her first letter … Appeared in 35-plus minutes of action against IPFW and Bowling Green.

2004 (Freshman) Sat out as a redshirt.

High School Earned four letters at Zionsville for coach John Kluba … Team was 13-4-3 as a senior and 47-18-9 in her career … First team all-state and all-conference as a senior … Ac- ademic all-state … Captain of club team, which won state and advanced to regional semifinals … Recorded a 0.76 goals against average and 75 saves as a senior ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal Full name is Rachael Danielle Murphy … Daughter of Daniel and Marla Murphy … Father wrestled for Purdue … Has three brothers and one sister … Owns a 3.350 G.P.A. … Majoring in nursing.

#00 Rachael Murphy Year GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct. W L T SHO 2007 19-19 1710:08 10 0.53 62 .861 12 4 2 10 2006 20-20 1881:50 22 1.05 60 .732 13 4 3 7 2005 2-0 35:31 1 2.53 0 .000 0 0 0 0 Totals 41-39 3627:29 33 0.82 122 .787 25 8 5 17 Enters the 2008 season 12th all-time in career points with 23 and ninth all-time in career goals with nine.

2007 (Junior) First Team All-Mid-American Conference ... Soccerbuzz.com Third Team All-Great Lakes Region ... All-MAC Tournament selection ... FAU Kick- off Classic All-Tournament Team ... Tied for fourth on the team in scoring with 10 points ... Second on the team in goals with five ... Her five goals are tied for 12th most in a single season in BSU history ... Led the MAC and set a Ball State single season record with five penalty kick goals ... Posted two game-winning goals, against Akron and Western Michigan ... Started all 20 games in the midfield position, to earn her third letter ... Also played on defense.

2006 (Sophomore) Started all 20 games for the Cardinals in the midfield to earn her second letter … Finished seventh on the team with seven points as she scored one goal and dished out five assists … Her five assists were tied for most on the team and were tied for eighth in the Mid-American Conference … Scored the game-winning goal against Miami in the regular season finale that clinched the Cardinals’ first ever MAC regular season title … Closed the season by recording an assist in each of the final three games.

2005 (Freshman) Played in all 20 games to earn first letter … Tallied three goals on the season, scoring against Indiana State, IPFW and Bowling Green … Scored a goal in her first career collegiate game against Indiana State … Her 24 shots ranked fifth on the squad.

High School Four-year letterwinner at Penn High School … Helped high school team to a 14- 3-2 overall record and an undefeated conference mark her senior year … Voted the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Northern Indiana Conference Most Valuable Player … earned NIC First Team honors, while being named all-dis- trict, all-state and all-region her senior year … Her Carmel United Soccer club team finished second in the 2004 regionals and was the 2003 and 2004 state cup champion

Personal Full name is Anne Marie Aiello … Daughter of Mike and Connie Aiello … Has two sisters and one brother … Owns a 3.056 G.P.A. ... Majoring in social work.

#2 Annie Aiello Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2007 20-20 5 0 10 47 .106 2 2006 20-20 1 5 7 25 .040 1 2005 20-4 3 0 6 24 .125 0 Totals 60-44 9 5 23 96 0.94 3 2007 (Junior) Saw action in 13 games at forward as a reserve to earn her third letter ... Recorded three shots on the season.

2006 (Sophomore) Saw action in six games at the forward position as a reserve to earn her second letter … Scored the Cardinals’ only goal against Eastern Michigan as she buried a shot with just 38 seconds remaining in the first half.

2005 (Freshman) Played in all 20 games to earn first letter … Earned the game-winning goal at Eastern Michigan … Registered one assist, three points, nine shots and six shots on goal.

High School Finished her senior season with nine goals and four assists at Penn … Named to the Northern Indiana Conference Second Team as a junior and senior, plus helped guide her squad to the conference championship and a 14-3-2 overall record in 2004 … Earned the school’s four-year award and was named to the Metro Team … Accumulated 23 goals and 11 assists throughout her high school career … Helped lead the F.C. Indiana club squad to three state championships, two regional championships, two national championships and a victory over the Australian National team.

Personal Full name is Bailey McCurdy Decker … Daughter of Rodd and Megan Decker … Has one sister … Owns a 3.542 G.P.A. … Ma- joring in physical education.

#12 Bailey Decker Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2007 13-0 0 0 0 3 .000 0 2006 6-0 1 0 2 3 .333 0 2005 20-0 1 1 3 9 .111 1 Totals 39 2 1 5 15 .133 1 2007 (Junior) Named Second Team All-Mid-American Conference ... Started all 19 games in which she played on defense to earn her third letter ... Helped the Cardinals’ defense allow a program-low 13 goals against ... Part of the defense that allowed just five goals against MAC opponents on the year.

2006 (Sophomore) Saw action in nine games as a sophomore, including six starts to close the season to earn her second letter … Moved into the starting lineup against Ohio … Cardinals posted a 4-1-1 record in the six games she started … Helped the Cardinal defense post four straight shutouts, including staunch efforts against Ohio, Akron, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan.

2005 (Freshman) Played in seven games as a true freshmen to earn her first letter … Recorded five starts before suffering a season-ending knee injury … Started her first career collegiate game and was a starter for the first five games of her career.

High School Registered 11 shutouts and a 0.74 goals against average her senior sea- son ... Named first team All-Butler County, first team All-Southwest Ohio, first team Greater Miami Conference and a city all-star ... Helped guide her team to a ranking of sixth in the city rankings ... Amassed 20 shutouts in two years at Fairfield ... Her club team, the Cincinnati United Premier, ranked 21st nationally in the U-18 age group and was the Ohio South State Cup runner-up in 2004 ... A 2002 All- Academic Southwest Ohio award winner.

Personal Full name is Jennifer Lynn Vilkoski ... Daughter of Mike and Debbie Vilkoski ... Has two brothers and two sisters ... Cousin Danny Sullivan played baseball for Ohio Northern and grandfather John Vilkoski played football at Cincinnati ... Majoring in pre-business.

#15 Jen Vilkoski Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2007 19-19 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2006 9-6 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2005 7-5 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Totals 35-30 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Enters the 2008 season third all-time in career points (54), third all-time in career goals (22) and tied for fourth all-time in career assists (10).

2007 (Junior) Named Second Team All-Mid-American Conference ... Academic All-MAC selection ... Started all 20 games at forward to earn her third letter ... Led the team in scoring with 17 points, which was third in the MAC ... Her 17 points are eighth most in a single season in Ball State history ... Scored a team-high six goals, which is tied for 10th most in a single season in BSU history ... Dished out five assists to tie for the team lead and tie for sixth all- time in single-season assists ... Tied a Ball State record with three assists in a single game against IPFW ... Tied for the team lead with three game- winning goals ... Scored the game-winning goals against rival Central Michigan, Ohio and the double overtime clincher against Bowling Green ... Posted a multiple goal game against Bowling Green with two goals while also adding an assist.

2006 (Sophomore) Saw action in 19 games at forward, including 15 starts for the Cardinals, to earn her second letter … Earned First Team All-Mid-American Conference as she was tied for the team and MAC lead with nine goals … Finished second in the MAC with 22 total points as she dished out four assists to go along with her nine goals … Named to the NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region Third Team … Earned Academic All-MAC honors … Led the team and was second in the MAC with four game-winning goals … Scored game-clinchers against Indiana State, Bowling Green, Toledo and West- ern Michigan … Posted a multiple goal game against Western Michigan … Named MAC Player of the Week after guiding the Cardinals to wins over Bowling Green and Toledo ... Scored the game-winning goals in both games of the weekend.

2005 (Freshman) Started all 18 games she competed in to earn first letter … Named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team … Led the team in goals with seven and in game-winning goals with three (at Ohio, vs. Butler and at Indiana State) … Scored two goals twice in a game (at Indiana State and versus Butler) … Tied for first on the squad with 15 points and second with 39 shots.

High School First team Greater Miami Conference selection … Named team Most Valuable Player as a senior and named to the all-city and all-state ac- ademic squad … Earned the Best Offensive Player Award … Accumu- lated 25 goals and 15 assists at Oak Hill, where she was coached by former Ball State baseball player Chuck Laumann … Member of the 2003 U.S. Club national championship team and the 2004 regional semifinalist squad ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal Full name is Emily Rebecca Rein … Daughter of Joseph and Nancy Rein … Has one sister ... Owns a 3.833 G.P.A. … Majoring in pre-business.

#16 Emily Rein Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2007 20-20 6 5 17 57 .105 3 2006 19-15 9 4 22 42 .214 4 2005 18-18 7 1 15 39 .179 3 Totals 57-53 22 10 54 138 .159 10 Enters the 2008 season ranked eighth all-time in career points (27), tied for eighth in career goals (9) and tied for 10th all-time in career assists (9).

2007 (Junior) Named to the Mid-American Conference All-Tournament team ... Started all 20 games at forward to earn her third letter ... Fin- ished second on the team in scoring with 12 points ... Recorded five goals and two assists on the season ... Her five goals are tied for 12th most all-time in a single season ... Posted three game-winning goals on the year ... Recorded the clinchers against Eastern Michigan, Kent State and arch-rival Miami in overtime to secure the Cardinals’ second straight MAC regular-season championship ... Posted a multiple goal game against IPFW as she tallied two goals in the season opener.

2006 (Sophomore) Saw action in all 20 games as a sophomore, including 17 starts, to earn her second letter … Moved from defense to the forward position and flourished as she was third on the team in scoring with four goals … Finished tied for the team lead and eighth in the Mid-American Con- ference with five assists … Her 13 total points were good for third on the team … Scored her first collegiate goal against Illinois State in the 1-1 tie … Posted her first career multiple- goal game as she scored both goals in the Cardinals’ 2-1 victory at Butler … Added her fourth goal against Kent State … Dished out the game-winning assist in the Cardinals’ 2-1 victory at Toledo.

2005 (Freshman) Saw action in 14 games as a true freshman to earn her first letter … Played pri- marily on defense and recorded two assists and tallied five shots on the year … Dished out the game-winning assist against Butler and added another helper in Ball State’s win over Loyola.

High School Leading scorer of the Fairfield High School girls’ soccer squad in 2004 (29 points) … First team Greater Miami Conference recipient after being named to the conference sec- ond team in 2003 … Earned Southwest Ohio honorable mention honors and helped her team to the district championship … Team captain and graduated with a 3.6 grade- point average ... Earned the GMAC All-Academic Award four consecutive years.

Personal Full name is Sarah Lynne Schumacker … Daughter of William and Lynne Schumacker … Father, Willliam, played tennis at Butler … Has one brother ... Majoring in accounting.

#20 Sarah Schumacker Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2007 20-20 5 2 12 34 .147 3 2006 20-17 4 5 13 46 .087 1 2005 14-0 0 2 2 5 .000 0 Totals 54-37 9 9 27 85 .106 4 Enters the 2008 season ranked 11th all-time in career points scored (24), 12th all-time in career goals (7) and tied for fourth all-time in career assists (10).

2007 (Junior) Named Second Team All-Mid-American Conference ... Named to the FAU Kickoff Classic All-Tournament Team ... Started all 19 games in which she played to earn her third letter ... Finished third on the team in scoring with 11 points ... Scored three goals and was tied for the team lead with five assists ... Her five assists are tied for sixth most in a single season in program history ... Scored goals against IPFW, Indiana and Bowling Green ... Posted assists against Florida Atlantic, Ohio, Bowling Green, Toledo and Miami.

2006 (Sophomore) Saw action in 12 games as a sophomore, including 10 starts, to earn her second letter … Missed the second half of the season due to a season-ending foot injury … Finished with two goals and four assists in just 12 games … At the time of her injury, she led the Mid-American Conference in assists … Scored the game-winning goal in the season-opening victory at IPFW while also adding a goal at Bowling Green … Dished out the game-winning assists against Xavier, Kent State and Toledo … Recorded her first career multiple-assist game in the Cardinals’ come-from-behind victory over Xavier.

2005 (Freshman) Saw action in 16 games as a true freshman to earn first letter . . . Posted the game- winning goal in the Cardinals’ 2-0 victory at Wright State … Finished the year with two goals and one assist … Added her second goal against Loyola while dishing out an assist against IUPUI.

High School Four-time NHC First Team selection, a four-time all-area selection and a two-time all-district selection … Earned All-State Second Team accolades plus top team player and Gatorade Player of the Year honors as a junior … Helped lead her team to the NHC championship and a state ranking of 14th her senior year … Amassed nine goals and 22 assists her senior season.

Personal Full name is Katelyn Marie Alexander … Daughter of Brent and Linda Alexan- der … Has two brothers … Owns a 3.425 G.P.A … Majoring in exercise sci- ence.

#22 Katelyn Alexander Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2007 19-19 3 5 11 53 .057 0 2006 12-10 2 4 8 14 .143 1 2005 16-0 2 1 5 13 .154 1 Totals 47-29 7 10 24 80 .087 2 2007 (Sophomore) 2007 (Freshman) Saw action in three games as a reserve to earn her second let- Named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team ter. ... Saw action in all 20 games, including 16 starts, to earn her first letter ... Started the season at forward and moved to de- 2006 (Redshirt Freshman) fense early in the year ... Recorded five points with one goal Saw action in seven games as a sophomore as a reserve for- and three assists ... Posted the game-winning goal at Florida ward to earn her first letter … Tallied one shot on goal. Atlantic ... Dished out assists against IPFW, Kent State and Miami ... Helped the Cardinals’ defense allow a program-low 2005 (Freshman) 13 goals against ... Part of the defense that allowed just five Sat out as a redshirt goals against MAC opponents this season.

High School Helped the Vardar III club team to the state cup champi- High School onship two consecutive years and the Raleigh Shoot-Out Four-year standout at Badin for coach Keith Harring … championship title … Member of the regional and district Earned Second Team All-State and First Team All-Region championship teams her sophomore season … Was the start- honors as a senior … Led her team in scoring with 16 goals ing forward for the Vardar III Snickers Regional semifinalist and four assists as a senior … Guided team to a 15-3-4 record team … Club squad earned the MPSL League Championship as a senior … Tallied 28 career goals and nine assists at … All-league, all-district and all-area honoree ... Member of Badin … Named team Most Valuable Player as a senior … the National Honor Society. Named First Team All-GGCL and named the MVP of the City All-Star Game as she notched two goals … Led her team to Personal the State Championship as a junior when she won the Back Full name is Patricia Hoeg … Daughter of Tom and Renee Attack Award … Played club soccer for the Ohio Premier Hoeg ... Owns a 3.877 G.P.A. … Majoring in pre-medicine/bi- Club … Guided her team to a record six state championships, ology. including the last four.

Personal Full name is Kristina Rose Anderson … Daughter of Hugh and Monica Anderson … Has one sister, Jacqueline, and one brother, Hugh … Majoring in nursing.

#5 Patti Hoeg Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW #8 Kristina Anderson 2007 3-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2006 7-0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 2007 20-16 1 3 5 17 .059 1 Totals 10-0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 Totals 20-16 1 3 5 17 .059 1 2007 (Sophomore) 2007 (Freshman) Sat out the season as a redshirt due to an injury. Saw action in 13 games as a freshman in both the midfield and forward positions to earn her first letter ... Made two 2006 (Freshman) starts on the year, both coming in the Mid-American Confer- Played 10 games as a true freshman on defense for the Car- ence Tournament against Miami and Bowling Green ... dinals to earn her first letter … Key reserve down the stretch Recorded two shots. as she played in seven of 11 Mid-American Conference games. High School High School Four-year starter at Hamilton Southeastern High School for Won two state championships at Bay Village … Named first coach Greg Davidson … Earned First Team All-State honors team all-conference, Second Team All-Greater Cleveland and as a junior and senior … Picked up Honorable Mention All- was a team captain as a senior … Posted six goals and added State accolades her first two years … Named to the Indi- 10 assists her senior year … Member of the Ohio North State anapolis Star Super Team as a senior … Scored 13 goals and Team of the Olympic Development Program from 2002-2004 dished out 12 assists as a senior … Led team to sectional and … Integral part of the Ohio Premier Soccer Club since 1997 regional championship … Inducted into the Hamilton South- … Club team was ranked No. 24 in the nation and No. 7 in eastern Hall of Fame … Named Offensive Team MVP … the Midwest in 2004 and was the Cleveland Cup Champion Three-time First Team All-District recipient and three-time (2002, 2004) and Blast Tournament Champion (2003) … All-Conference selection … Played club soccer for the Carmel Also a successful track and field star. Crossfire and was part of the Indiana ODP for four seasons.

Personal Personal Full name is Caitlin Haley O’Hara … Daughter of Patrick and Full name is Jaclyn Anna Eft … Daughter of Roy and Kathy Kelly O’Hara … Twin sister Amy played for the Ball State Eft … Has one sister, Stephanie … Owns a 3.677 G.P.A. ... soccer team the past two seasons … Majoring in exercise sci- Majoring in wildlife biology. ence.

#9 Caitlin O’Hara #11 Jacki Eft Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2006 10-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2007 13-2 0 0 0 2 .000 0 Totals 10-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Totals 13-2 0 0 0 2 .000 0 2007 (Freshman) 2007 (Sophomore) Saw action in 19 games on the season in the midfield to earn Saw action in all 20 games as the Cardinals’ top reserve while her first letter ... Posted two starts as a freshman, including also making four starts in the midfield and at forward to earn the starting nods at Akron and against Western Michigan ... her second letter ... Dished out three assists ... Tallied helpers Posted two shots ... Scored her first career goal in her first against Butler, Bowling Green and on the game-winning goal collegiate game against IPFW. at Kent State ... Posted 24 shots.

High School 2006 (Freshman) Played interscholastically at St. Ursula Academy for coach Saw action in 17 games as a true freshman, including five Wil Suyemoto … Team co-captain as a senior and guided starts, to earn her first letter … Started the first three games team to a 14-1-2 overall record … Earned First Team All- of her collegiate career … Scored two goals and dished out GGCL honors and guided her team to a district runner-up fin- one assist … Notched her first collegiate goal at Northern ish … Helped team to a runner-up finish in the state playoffs Arizona … Also added a tally against Kent State, which as a junior … Played club soccer for the Cincinnati Futbol Al- proved to be the game-winning goal, in her first career Mid- liance … Part of the Ohio South ODP in both 2004 and 2005 American Conference game. … Member of the Spanish National Honor Society. High School Personal Named all-county, all-conference, all-district and all-state as Full name is Meghan Elizabeth Mellott … Daughter of John a senior as she tallied 17 goals for Lawrence Central … and Julie Mellott … Has one sister, Katie, and one brother, Helped her team to the conference and sectional championship Matt … Owns a 3.767 G.P.A. ... Majoring in nursing. her senior campaign … The team enjoyed three sectional and two conference championships … Team captain her junior and senior seasons and recorded a school-record 67 career goals over four years at Lawrence Central … Member of the Dy- namo ‘88 club team for six years, where she was coached by Eldon Chuck ... Graduated in the top 10 percent of her class.

Personal Full name is Megan Janelle Ridley … Daughter of Damon and Marta Ridley … Has one brother ... Honor Roll student … Owns a 3.767 G.P.A. … Majoring in nursing.

#19 Megan Ridley #18 Meg Mellott Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW 2007 20-4 0 3 3 24 .000 0 2007 19-2 1 0 2 13 .077 0 2006 17-5 2 1 5 11 .182 1 Totals 19-2 1 0 2 13 .077 0 Totals 37-9 2 4 8 35 .057 1 2007 (Freshman) 2007 (Sophomore) Named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team Saw action in three games, including one start, to earn her ... Started all 20 games as a true freshman in the midfield first letter ... Posted a 1-1-0 mark in goal ... Recorded a 1.70 position to earn her first letter ... Recorded 12 shots. goals against average and a .571 save percentage ... Made her first career appearance against IPFW in the season High School opener ... Earned her first career victory as she came on in Four-year letterwinner at Colerain High School for coach emergency relief against Florida Atlantic and allowed just one Margaret Sexton … Earned First Team All-Greater Miami goal in 52:50 minutes ... Earned her first career start against Conference honors as a senior … Also named to the All-City NCAA Tournament participant UNC Greensboro and allowed Team as she guided her team to the second round of the con- just one goal in 90 minutes of action. ference playoffs her senior year … Led her team to its first ever tournament victory in school history … Also participated 2006 (Freshman) in basketball and track … Played club soccer with the Ohio Did not play. Elite Soccer Academy … Member of the National Honor So- ciety … Ranked number one in her class. High School Three-year letterwinner at South Dearborn High School … Personal Third Team All-State and First Team All-District as a senior Full name is Cortney Ann Coombs … Daughter of Kerry and … Second Team All-District as a junior … Two-time All-Con- Holly Coombs … Father, Kerry, is the defensive coordinator ference and All-Sectional recipient … Academic All-State as for the University of Cincinnati ... Has two brothers, Brayden a junior and All-County as a senior … Four-year starter in and Dylan … Owns a 3.558 G.P.A. ... Majoring in softball and led team to sectional championship as a senior … business/communications. Also, a two-year starter in basketball … Played club soccer for the Harrison Cobras.

Personal Full name is Amy Elizabeth Cleeter … Daughter of Jerry and Pat Cleeter … Has one brother, Tim … Owns a 3.371 G.P.A. ... Majoring in speech pathology.

#23 Cortney Coombs #34 Amy Cleeter Year GP-GS G A Pts Sh Sh% GW Year GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct. W L T SHO 2007 20-20 0 0 0 12 .000 0 2007 3-1 158:30 3 1.70 4 .571 1 1 0 0 Totals 20-20 0 0 0 12 .000 0 Totals 3-1 158:30 3 1.70 4 .571 1 1 0 0 High School High School Three-year letterwinner at Evansville North High School … Team captain Four-year starter at Badin High School where she was a teammate of sopho- as a junior and senior … Earned First Team All-City, All-Conference and All- more Kristina Anderson … Guided Badin to four straight GGCL North League District honors as a senior as well as earning Honorable Mention All-State Championships during her career and a 63-15-8 overall record … Helped her accolades … Named the ISCA Top Team Player … Graduated with a 3.5 team to a Division II State championship in 2005 as well as a Division II state G.P.A. and was a three-time Academic All-City selection … Earned Second runner-up finish is both 2006 and 2007 … Posted a 22-3 record in the Ohio Team All-City honors as a junior … Named First Team All-City and Second State Tournament during her career … Team captain as a senior before suf- Team All-Conference and All-District as a sophomore … Played club soccer fering season-ending knee injury … Named Second Team All-Conference as a for the SWISA Indiana Lady Courage for five years … Team captain all five junior … Earned Academic All-Ohio honors as a senior … Member of the Na- years … Guided club team to the 2006 Indiana State Cup Finals … Also ran tional Honor Society … Badin Ambassador … Part of the Olympic Develop- track at Evansville North … Holds the school record in the 400M dash at ment Program State Team for six years (2002-07) … Named to the ODP 58.8 seconds … First Team All-Conference in 2005 for the 400M dash and Regional Team in 2004 as well as the ODP National Pool … Played club soccer the 1600M relay. for the Classic Hammer FC and the Cincinnati United Premier.

Personal Personal Full name is Alexa Denée Gilbert … Daughter of Chris and Gail Lee … Has Full name is Abby Rose Milillo … Daughter of Steve and Gail Milillo … Has one sister, Montana … Her uncle, Don Hansen, played football at the Univer- one brother, Brent, and one sister, Gail … Intends to major is psychology. sity of Illinois and then played in the NFL for 11 years, mostly with the At- lanta Falcons … Undecided major.

High School High School Four-year letterwinner at Brecksville High School … Earned Second Team Three-year letterwinner at Magnolia High School … Led her team to the Or- All-Southwestern Conference honors and All-Greater Cleveland Honorable ange League Championship … Named the Orange League Most Valuable Mention accolades as a junior … Led her team to the Southwestern Confer- Player as a sophomore … Also earned First Team All-Conference honors as a ence championship in 2006 while being named the Defensive Most Valuable sophomore … Named Second Team All-Conference as a junior … Played club Player … Helped her team to the Division I Sectional Championship and Di- soccer for CRSR Infinity for the past four years … Guided her team to a second vision I State quarterfinals as a sophomore … Member of the State Olympic place finish in the 2006 State Cup … Also participated in volleyball and cross Development Program team from 2003 through 2007 … Played club soccer country at Magnolia … Posted a fifth place finish in the district in cross coun- for the Internationals Soccer Club since 1998 … Helped her team to the try in the 2004-05 season … Named to the Principals Honor Roll. Ohio North State championship, the Region II championship and the US Youth Soccer National Championship Finals … Participated in the 1999 U- Personal 13 North American All-Stars that played in European tournaments, including Full name is Adriana Dolores Hernandez … Daughter of Policarpio and Mar- a third place finish in Palencia, Spain … Member of the National Honor So- garet Hernandez … Has one sister, Sandra, and two brothers, Jesse Romero ciety and Who’s Who of North American High School Students. and William … Intends to major in elementary education.

Personal Full name is Alison Nicole Ramsey … Daughter of Scott and Nancy Ramsey … Has one sister, Alyssa … Intends to major in business. High School High School Four-year starter at Columbus North High School … Team captain as a sen- Four-year letterwinner at Saint Joseph’s in South Bend … Team captain as ior … Led her team to the sectional championships in 2004, 2005 and 2007 a junior and senior … Guided her team to a 52-18-6 overall record during … Named the Republic All-Area Player of the Year as a senior and earned her career, including a 16-2-2 mark as a senior … Helped St. Joseph’s to the Second Team All-State honors … Holds the Columbus North all-time record North Indiana Conference championship in 2005, 2006 and 2007 … Earned for career assists, single-season assists and single-game assists … Two-time All-Conference accolades three times from her sophomore to senior seasons team Most Valuable Player … Three-time All-Conference selection and two- … Two-time All-District honoree (2005 & 2007) … Named All-State as a time All-District (2006 & 2007) … Earned Honorable Mention All-State senior and team Most Valuable Player … Rated in the Hoosierfutbol.com honors as a junior … Member of the Olympic Development State Team in Top 60 Girls Class of 2008 … Selected to play in the Michiana Sports Fest 2005, 2006 and 2007 as well as the ODP Regional member in 2006 and All-Star Games … Eagle Challenge Cup All-Tournament team selection as a 2007 … Played club soccer for the Dynamo FC which won the Indiana State senior … Played club soccer for the Indiana Invaders Soccer Club (IISC) … championship and was a regional qualifier in 2008 … Honor roll student. Helped her IISC team to the national semi-finals in 2006.

Personal Personal Full name is Sarah Elizabeth Orisich … Daughter of John and Karen Orisich Full name is Christine Marie Concannon … Daughter of Tim and Pam Con- … Intends to major is pre-veterinary/biology. cannon … Has four sisters and three brothers … Plans on majoring in nurs- ing.

High School High School Four-year starter at Princeton High School … Team captain as a senior … Four-year starter at Carmel High School … Guided her team to a 66-11-7 Led Princeton to a No. 6 ranking in Cincinnati, the highest city ranking in record during her four-year career … Team was ranked No. 1 in Indiana all program history … Named Team Most Valuable Player as a senior … Earned four years … Led her team to a 14-2-4 overall record as a senior as well as All-Southwest Ohio, First Team All-District and First Team All-Conference as MIC and Regional championships … Named Second Team All-State and First a senior … Named Second Team All-Conference as a junior when she led her Team All-Conference as a senior … Team Most Valuable Player as a senior team in assists … Named to the Cincinnati Enquirer Soccer All-Stars as a … Carmel won the MIC championship all four years of her career … In her junior and senior … Part of the Olympic Development State Team in 2006 freshmen season, Carmel was state champions and ranked No. 5 in the nation and part of the ODP State Pool in 2004 and 2005 … Played club soccer for … Played club soccer for the Carmel United Soccer Club Crusaders (CUSCC) the Cincinnati United Premier … Member of the National Honor Society … which is ranked the No. 5 girls soccer club in the nation … Guided team to An International Baccalaureate student and was named a Bausch & Lomb the Indiana State cup three times and played in the Midwest Regional League Outstanding Science and Math Student. … CUSCC won the Las Vegas Showcase in 2007.

Personal Personal Full name is Jacqueline Wesley Arroyo … Daughter of Max and Tere Arroyo Full name is Amy Nicole Ponder … Daughter of Todd and Carrie Ponder … … Has two brothers, Alex and Matthew … Intends to major in chemistry. Has two sisters, Jacki and Kelly ... Sister, Jacki, played soccer at De- Pauw and was a four-year starter … Father played basketball at De- Pauw … Intends to major in nursing. Michael Lovett was named the third head coach in Ball State soccer history this spring and he inherits a team that has won back-to-back Mid-American Conference regular season championships. Lovett guided the Cardinals to a 3-1-2 record on the spring season. The Cardinals only allowed one goal against in the spring under Lovett’s watchful eye with the goal coming at Big Ten power Illinois. Lovett, a native of Murray, Ky., returns to the Midwest with six years of experience as a Division I as- sistant coach. He spent the past two seasons in the Atlantic Coast Conference as an assistant coach at Vir- ginia Tech under head coach Kelly Cagle. He was primarily involved with the Hokies’ goalkeepers and helped Virginia Tech allow a single season school record low 20 goals against last sea- son. Prior to Virginia Tech, Lovett spent four years as an assistant coach at Murray State, including a six-month stint as the interim head coach. He guided the Racers to a 4-1 record in the spring season as interim head coach in which Murray State only allowed two goals in the five games. As an assistant coach, he helped the Racers to a 0.93 goals against average in 2005. He was instrumental in the recruitment of All-Ohio Valley Conference players during his tenure at Murray State and the OVC Freshman of the Year in 2005. Lovett has earned NSCAA state, regional and national goal- keeping diplomas, as well as an advanced regional diploma. He served as an assistant coach from 1993-94 at Murphy High School in Mobile, Ala., and at Murray High School from 2001-02. He also won the National Goalie War in 2003. He played collegiate soccer at the University of South Al- abama from 1992-94 and also played professionally on the Mo- bile Revelers in the United Soccer League (USL) in 1994. Lovett earned his bachelor’s degree from Murray State in 2006. Lovett and his wife, Patricia, have one son Skylar (11) and a daughter Sydney (2). Amber Alexander enters her first season as an assistant coach at Ball State University under the direction of head coach Michael Lovett. Alexander joins the Cardinals after spending the past three seasons on the staff at Xavier University. She was responsible for all aspects of recruiting and compliance at Xavier in addition to assisting with academic integrity and success of the student-athletes. She also assisted in the organization of team practices, competition and daily operations. Alexander earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology with a concentration in teaching/coaching from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2005. She played club soccer at UT-Arlington during her collegiate career. Alexander has a variety of coaching experience, including holding her USSF "D" Coaching License. She trained with Ohio Elite, the Warren County United and Mason/Thunder United. In Texas, she coached with the Black Magic Soccer Club, American Eagle Soccer Club and the Dallas Texans Soccer Club. In addition, she has worked a number of summer soccer camps, including Notre Dame and Xavier.

Cardinal Support Staff

Matt McCollester Angie Heyer Emily Hollingsworth Michelle Trumbull Athletic Communications Student Assistant Coach Student Manager Athletic Training

Judy Stearnes Shayne McKenzie Brian Bailey Secretary Strength & Conditioning Equipment Manager 2007 Mid-American Conference Regular Season Champions

2007 Season Highlights

• 13-5-2 overall record • Place six players on the All-MAC teams – a program record and tied for the • 9-1-1 Mid-American Conference record most by one team in a single season in MAC history. First Team All-MAC – Annie • Second straight MAC regular season championship and become the first team Aiello. Second Team All-MAC – Emily Rein, Katelyn Alexander, Angie Heyer, Jen in MAC history to win two straight outright regular season titles. Vilkoski and Rachael Murphy. • 13 victories are tied for third most in a single season • Hosted the MAC Tournament Semifinals and Finals for the first time in pro- • Nine MAC victories are tied for most in a single season gram history. • Eight home victories are tied for most in a single season. • Juniors Annie Aiello and Sarah Schumacker earned All-MAC Tournament hon- • 13 goals against are the lowest in a single season in program history ors • Five goals against in MAC play are the lowest in program history and are tied • Freshmen Kristina Anderson and Cortney Coombs were named to the MAC All- for the fewest goals ever allowed by a MAC team in a 10-plus game season. Freshman team marking the fifth time BSU has placed someone on the freshman • Posted a school record seven straight shutouts, which was the second longest team. shutout streak in MAC history. • Junior Emily Rein led the Cardinals with 17 points, which are eight most in a • Junior goalkeeper Rachael Murphy turned in the longest shutout streak in pro- single season in program history. She moved into sole possession of third all-time gram history as she did not allow a goal for 664:28 during the year. in scoring in BSU history with 54 points. She is also third all-time in goals with • The Cardinals finished the season ranked 15th in the Great Lakes Region by 22 on her career. Soccerbuzz.com • Juniors Emily Rein, Annie Aiello and Sarah Schumacker each scored at least • Finished 16th in the NCAA Division I with a 0.626 goals against average. five goals for the Cardinals. • Finished 35th in the NCAA Division I with 0.50 shutout percentage, 38th in • Junior goalkeeper Rachael Murphy’s 0.53 goals against average are second won/loss percentage (0.70) and 49th in save percentage (0.838). lowest all-time while her 10 shutouts are a program record. She is now second all- • Goalkeeper Rachael Murphy finished 13th in the nation in goals against average time in career shutouts with 17. at 0.526 and 20th in save percentage at 0.861. She led the MAC in both cate- • The Cardinals’ allowed a program low 162 shots against in 2007, surpassing gories as well. the previous low by 26 shots. • Michelle Salmon Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year. She becomes • Senior Sarah Leibel finished her career sixth all-time in scoring with 32 points just the third coach all-time in MAC history to win back-to-back Coach of the Year and sixth all-time in goals with 13. honors and the first in Ball State Soccer history. • Juniors Katelyn Alexander, Emily Rein and senior Lindsay Martin moved into • Soccerbuzz.com All-Great Lakes Region Third Team – Annie Aiello fourth all-time in career assists with 10 while senior Angie Heyer finished 10th in • Four players Academic All-MAC – Emily Rein (3.77 GPA), Sarah career assists with nine. Leibel (3.818 GPA), Angie Heyer (3.530 GPA) and Rachael Murphy (3.388 • Juniors Annie Aiello and Katelyn Alexander were named to the FAU Kickoff GPA) Classic All-Tournament team. to give BSU the lead. The Falcons tied the game at 2-2 just minutes later. Both teams Cardinals Claim Second battled back-and-forth and dug in as the game headed into extra time. The contest looked like it would end in a 2-2 tie until Rein turned in some Straight MAC Title last minute heroics in the 109th minute. She claimed a loose ball between two Bowling Green defenders and broke in on a breakaway before Ball State stayed on top during the 2007 Classic title, dropping a 1-0 decision to future burying the ball in the back of the net with just soccer season as the Cardinals claimed their sec- NCAA Tournament participant UNC-Greensboro. 1:53 seconds left in the second overtime. ond straight Mid-American Conference regular The Cardinals followed the loss with two more The Cardinals continued to show a flair for season championship with a 13-5-2 overall record. road losses at Eastern Illinois and Indiana to the dramatic later in the weekend against Toledo. The Cardinals became the first team in MAC his- stand at 2-4-0 early in the season. The two teams were scoreless for the first 90 min- tory to win back-to-back outright regular season The Cardinals righted the ship in their final utes of hotly contested regulation play, sending the titles as they posted a 9-1-1 record in conference non-conference game as they defeated Illinois game into overtime. Ball State came out in the play. State 1-0. The victory was the first all-time for first overtime with some offensive pressure and se- Head coach Michelle Salmon picked up her the Cardinals against ISU in six tries. It also ig- cured a corner kick in the 96th minute. Alexander second straight MAC Coach of the Year honor as nited the Cardinals’ seven-game shutout streak sent a ball into the box where it found an on- she led BSU to the third most wins in program his- and nine-game unbeaten streak as they did not charging Leibel who one-touched it into the back tory. The Cardinals were led by one of the top de- lose between September 21 and October 21. of the net to give the Cardinals sole possession of fenses in the country as they allowed just 13 goals Ball State entered MAC play against peren- first place in the MAC. against, which is the lowest total in program his- nial conference power Central Michigan. The Car- Ball State suffered its first and only loss of tory for a single season. Ball State allowed just dinals picked up a goal from Rein in the 63rd the MAC regular season the following weekend as five goals against in MAC play, tying the fewest minute to claim their first victory over the Chippe- it dropped a 1-0 loss in the pouring rain at Buf- goals ever allowed by a MAC team in a 10-plus was since the 2001 season. BSU continued its falo. Once again, the Cardinals showed their met- game season. strong play with a 2-0 victory against Eastern tle and responded with a 2-1 victory at Kent State The Cardinals’ defense and goalkeeper Michigan in front of a record crowd of 759 fans. as Rein and forward Sarah Schumacker scored in Rachael Murphy posted a school record seven The Cardinals hit the road for the first time the victory. straight shutouts, including 664-plus minutes of in conference play and came home with a pair of For the second straight season, the Cardinals shutout soccer. Ball State finished the season 16th 1-0 victories at Ohio and Akron. After a scoreless went into the regular season finale needing a vic- in the NCAA Division I with a 0.626 goals against tie against Northern Illinois at home, Ball State tory against arch-rival Miami to assure them- average and 35th in shutout percentage at 0.50. claimed a 2-0 victory against Western Michigan selves the outright MAC regular season title. Ball The Cardinals once again highlighted the as Aiello and senior Sarah Leibel found the back State scored first as Aiello nailed her fifth penalty postseason awards for the conference as a pro- of the net. kick goal of the season but Miami tied the game in gram record six players earned All-Conference ac- The Cardinals entered a pivotal MAC week- the 76th minute to send it into overtime. Two colades. The six members tie the MAC’s record for end 5-0-1 in the standings before welcoming in southwestern Ohio Cardinals rose to the occasion All-Conference honors by a single team in one sea- Bowling Green and conference leader Toledo. in overtime as Anderson found Schumacker in the son. Junior midfielder Annie Aiello picked up First Bowling Green scored first in the contest snapping box for the game-winning goal in the 96th minute Team All-MAC honors while junior forward Emily the Cardinals’ shutout streak and becoming the to secure the title. Rein, junior midfielder Katelyn Alexander, junior first team to score against BSU in MAC play. The Cardinals opened the 2007 MAC Tour- defender Jen Vilkoski, senior defender Angie Ball State responded with two goals early in nament as the number one seed and hosted eighth Heyer and Murphy all picked up Second Team All- the second half as Alexander and Rein each scored seeded Miami for the second straight year in the MAC selections. Also, freshmen Kristina Anderson quarterfinals at BSU Soccer Field. The teams bat- and Cortney Coombs were named to the MAC’s tled in the tight affair before senior defender Lind- All-Freshmen team. say Martin scored her first goal of the season and Ball State finished the season ranked 14th only the second of her career in the 57th minute to in the Great Lakes Region and hosted the MAC send BSU to the MAC Tournament semifinals. Tournament semifinals and finals for the first time Ball State hosted the final four teams re- in program history. The Cardinals were dominant maining in the MAC Tournament at BSU Soccer at home at the BSU Soccer Field as they posted Field. The top-seeded Cardinals were pitted an 8-1-2 mark in Muncie. against the third-seeded Bowling Green Falcons. The Cardinals opened the season in strong The Cardinals out-shot the Falcons by a 17-7 mar- fashion as they defeated IPFW 5-1 for the second gin in the game and had a goal called back late in straight season. Rein tied a BSU single-game the second half in the scoreless affair. The teams record with three assists in the victory. Ball State fought back and forth through 110 minutes with- dropped a one-goal game against rival Butler be- out a goal, sending the game to penalty kicks. fore heading to the Sunshine state for the FAU Bowling Green advanced to the MAC Tournament Kickoff Classic. Final as the Falcons claimed a 3-0 advantage on The Cardinals picked up a strong inter-re- penalty kicks to end the Cardinals’ season. Aiello gional victory against host Florida Atlantic as and Schumacker earned All-MAC Tournament freshman Kristina Anderson scored her first ca- honors in the losing effort for the Cardinals. reer goal, which proved to be the game-winning Ball State rounded out the 2007 season with goal. Also, reserve goalkeeper Amy Cleeter was a 13-5-2 record, with the 13 victories tying for thrust into action for the first time in her career Katelyn Alexander the third most wins in program history. after an injury to Murphy early in the first half Over the past three seasons, the Cardinals and secured the victory for the Cardinals. top the MAC with a 25-5-3 (.803) record Ball State came up just short of the Kickoff in conference play. 2007 Ball State Cardinals 13-5-2 Overall • 9-1-1 MAC • 8-1-2 Home • 5-3-0 Away • 0-1-0 Neutral ## NAME GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% GW PK-ATT 16 Rein, Emily 20-20 6 5 17 57 .105 3 0-0 20 Schumacker, Sarah 20-20 5 2 12 34 .147 3 0-0 22 Alexander, Katelyn 19-19 3 5 11 53 .057 0 0-0 2 Aiello, Annie 20-20 5 0 10 47 .106 2 5-5 13 Leibel, Sarah 18-18 4 2 10 44 .091 3 0-0 24 Martin, Lindsay 20-20 1 3 5 17 .059 1 0-0 8 Anderson, Kristina 20-16 1 3 5 17 .059 1 0-0 19 Ridley, Megan 20-4 0 3 3 24 .000 0 0-0 18 Mellott, Meg 19-2 1 0 2 13 .077 0 0-0 23 Coombs, Cortney 20-20 0 0 0 12 .000 0 0-0 5 Heyer, Angie 20-20 0 0 0 12 .000 0 0-0 12 Decker, Bailey 13-0 0 0 0 3 .000 0 0-0 4 Richardson, Claire 12-0 0 0 0 3 .000 0 0-0 11 Eft, Jacki 13-2 0 0 0 2 .000 0 0-0 25 Hoeg, Patti 3-0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 0-0 6 Meyer, Beth 3-0 0 0 0 1 .000 0 0-0 34 Cleeter, Amy 3-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0 15 Vilkosi, Jen 19-19 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0 14 Morris, Kristy 1-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0 10 Bandy, Laura 5-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0 7 Stone, Vanessa 7-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0 00 Murphy, Rachael 19-19 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0 BALL STATE 20 26 23 75 340 .076 13 5-5 OPPONENTS 20 13 8 34 162 0.80 5 0-0

GOALKEEPERS GP-GS Min. GA Avg Saves Pct W L T SHO 00 Murphy, Rachael 19-19 1710:08 10 0.53 62 .861 12 4 2 10 34 Cleeter, Amy 3-1 158:30 3 1.70 4 .571 1 1 0 0 TM Team 0:00 0 0.00 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 BALL STATE 20 1868:38 13 0.63 67 .837 13 5 2 10 OPPONENTS 20 1868:38 26 1.25 123 .826 5 13 2 5

Date Opponent Score Att. Record Notes Aug. 31 IPFW W, 5-1 431 1-0-0 Emily Rein dished out three assists in the victory. Sept. 2 BUTLER L, 1-2 402 1-1-0 Butler scored two goals in a 3:43 span of second half. Sept. 7 at Florida Atlantic W, 2-1 81 2-1-0 Freshman Kristina Anderson scored her first career goal. Sept. 9 vs. UNC-Greensboro L, 0-1 84 2-2-0 UNC-G scored in the seventh minute in the close affair. Sept. 14 at Eastern Illinois L, 0-1 149 2-3-0 Ball State out-shot EIU 22-5 in the loss. Sept. 16 at Indiana L, 1-2 407 2-4-0 BSU out-shot Indiana 20-10 in the loss. Sept. 21 ILLINOIS STATE W, 1-0 512 3-4-0 Sarah Leibel scored in the 19th minute in the victory. Sept. 28 C. MICHIGAN * W, 1-0 534 4-4-0 Rein scoring in the 63rd minute from Leibel. Sept. 30 E. MICHIGAN * W, 2-0 759 5-4-0 Sarah Schumacker and Annie Aiello scored in the victory. Oct. 5 at Ohio * W, 1-0 289 6-4-0 Rein scored from Katelyn Alexander in the 77th minute. Oct. 7 at Akron * W, 1-0 177 7-4-0 Aiello scored on a penalty kick in the fifth minute. Oct. 12 N. ILLINOIS * T, 0-0 (2OT) 312 7-4-1 Rachael Murphy posted six saves in the shutout. Oct. 14 W. MICHIGAN * W, 2-0 402 8-4-1 Aiello scored a penalty kick and Leibel adds a second goal. Oct. 19 BOWLING GREEN * W, 3-2 (2OT) 316 9-4-1 Rein scored the game-winning goal in the 109th minute. Oct. 21 TOLEDO * W, 1-0 (OT) 489 10-4-1 Leibel scored the game’s only goal in the 96th minute. Oct. 26 at Buffalo * L, 0-1 79 10-5-1 Buffalo scored in sixth minute in the BSU loss. Oct. 28 at Kent State * W, 2-1 207 11-5-1 Rein and Schumacker scored in the BSU victory. Nov. 1 at Miami * W, 2-1 (OT) 267 12-5-1 Schumacker scored in the 96th minute from Anderson. Nov. 4 MIAMI & W, 1-0 624 13-5-1 Lindsay Martin scored her only goal on the year in the win. Nov. 9 BOWLING GREEN & T, 0-0 512 13-5-2 Lost 3-0 in MAC Semifinals on penalty kicks

* - Mid-American Conference game & - Mid-American Conference Tournament game Mid-American Conference NSCAA/Adidas Scholar All-Central Regular Season Championships Region Third Team 2007 13-5-2/9-1-1 MAC Alison Becker 2005 2006 13-4-3/8-2-1 MAC NSCAA/Adidas Scholar All-Central ESPN The Magazine Region Honorable Mention Academic All-America Second Team Sarah Maxwell 2005 Amy Holst 2006 Amy Holst 2005 Lindsay Wiltshire 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team NSCAA Academic Team Award Amy Holst 2006 2001 3.09 G.P.A. 2002 3.25 G.P.A. ESPN The Magazine 2003 3.43 G.P.A. Academic All-District Second Team 2004 3.46 G.P.A. Amy Holst 2005 NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region Annie Aiello Verizon First Team Academic All-District First Team Krista Mitts 2005 Dee Nocero 2004, 2002 Dee Nocero 2004

Academic NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region All-Mid-American Conference Second Team Emily Rein 2007, 2006 Sarah Maxwell 2006 Sarah Leibel 2007 Alison Becker 2005 Mid-American Conference Angie Heyer 2007 Dee Nocero 2003 All-Tournament Team Rachael Murphy 2007 Annie Aiello 2007 Amy Holst 2006, 2005, 2004 NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region Sarah Schumacker 2007 Third Team K.D. Moreland 2002 Vandi Ogden 2006 Eileen Weinheimer 2002 Emily Rein 2006 Mid-American Conference Soccerbuzz.com All-Great Lakes All-Freshman Team Region Second Team Kristina Anderson 2007 Krista Mitts 2005 Cortney Coombs 2007 Emily Rein 2005 Soccerbuzz.com All-Great Lakes Betsy Wilcek 2004 Region Third Team Sarah Maxwell 2003 Annie Aiello 2007 Amy Holst 2003 Amy Holst 2006 Mid-American Conference All-Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year First Team Michelle Salmon 2007, 2006 Annie Aiello 2007 Ron Rainey 2002 Amy Holst 2006 Sarah Maxwell 2006 Emily Rein Mid-American Conference Vandi Ogden 2006 Player of the Week Emily Rein 2006 2007 Krista Mitts 2005 Rachael Murphy Oct. 15 Dee Nocero 2004, 2003, 2002 2006 Ehren Reagor 2002 Emily Rein Oct. 2 2005 All-Mid-American Conference Emily Rein Aug. 29 Second Team 2004 Katelyn Alexander 2007 Dee Nocero Oct. 10 Sarah Maxwell 2006 Emily Rein 2007 Alison Becker Sept. 16 Alison Becker 2005 Angie Heyer 2007 2003 Lindsay Wiltshire 2005, 2004 Jen Vilkoski 2007 Dee Nocero Nov. 3 Dee Nocero 2004, 2003 Rachael Murphy 2007 2002 Shannon Pascoe 2002 Alison Becker 2005 Kate Nadalin Oct. 28 Angie Heyer 2005 Dee Nocero Sept. 30 NSCAA/Adidas Scholar All-Central Sarah Leibel 2005 2000 Region First Team Vandi Ogden 2005 Eileen Weinheimer Sept. 11 Krista Mitts 2005 Michelle Dineen 2003 Dee Nocero 2004 Eileen Weinheimer 2002 Megan Swafford 2002 Kate Nadalin 2002 Individual 2. Kate Nadalin (25 g, 13 a) 63 Single Season Records 3. Emily Rein (22 g, 10 a ) 54 4. Amy Holst (21 g, 10 a) 52 Points 5. Eileen Weinheimer (19 g, 10 a) 48 1. Kate Nadalin (2002) 28 6. Sarah Leibel (13 g, 6 a) 32 2. Dee Nocero (2002) 26 Ehren Reagor (7 g, 18 a) 32 3. Eileen Weinheimer (2000) 24 8. Sarah Schumacker (9g, 9a) 27 4. Emily Rein (2006) 22 Lindsay Wiltshire (10 g, 7 a) 27 5. Julie Pigozzo (2001) 19 10. Emily Feeney (9 g, 8 a) 26 6. Dee Nocero (2003) 18 Amy Holst (2006) 18 11. Katelyn Alexander (7g, 10 a) 24 12. Annie Aiello (9 g, 5, a) 23 8. Emily Rein (2007) 17 13. Vandi Ogden (8 g, 5 a) 21 9. Dee Nocero (2001) 16 14. Angie Heyer (5 g, 9 a) 19 Dee Nocero (2004) 16 Julie Pigozzo (8 g, 3 a) 19 11. Emily Rein (2005) 15 Angie Heyer (2005) 15 Dee Nocero 13. Amy Holst (2003) 14 Goals 1. Dee Nocero (2001-04) 30 14. Kate Nadalin (2003) 13 2. Kate Nadalin (2001-04) 25 Sarah Leibel (2005) 13 3. Emily Rein (2005-present) 22 Sarah Schumacker (2006) 13 4. Amy Holst (2003-06) 21 5. Eileen Weinheimer (1999-2002) 19 Goals 6. Sarah Leibel (2004-2007) 13 1. Kate Nadalin (2003) 13 7. Lindsay Wiltshire (2002-05) 10 2. Eileen Weinheimer (2000) 10 Kate Nadalin (2001) 5 Dee Nocero (2002) 10 Kate Nadalin (2003) 5 8. Annie Aiello (2005-present) 9 Sarah Schumacker (2005-present) 9 4. Emily Rein (2006) 9 Sarah Leibel (2005) 5 10. Vandi Ogden (2004-06) 8 Amy Holst (2006) 9 Julie Pigozzo (2001) 8 6. Julie Pigozzo (2001) 8 Assists 7. Dee Nocero (2001) 7 1. Angie Heyer (2005) 7 12. Katelyn Alexander (2005-present) 7 2. Ehren Reagor (2001) 6 Dee Nocero (2002) 6 Assists Amy Holst (2003) 6 1. Ehren Reagor (1999-2002) 18 Kate Nadalin (2004) 6 2. Dee Nocero (2001-04) 16 3. Kate Nadalin (2001-04) 13 6. Emily Rein (2007) 5 4. Lindsay Martin (2004-2007) 10 Katelyn Alexander (2007) 5 Alicia Jo Kalafut (2000) 5 Emily Rein (2005-present) 10 Ehren Reagor (2000) 5 Katelyn Alexander (2005-present) 10 Eileen Weinheimer (1999-2002) 10 Sarah Schumacker (2006) 5 Amy Holst (2003-06) 10 Annie Aiello (2006) 5 Alicia Jo Kalafut (2000-03) 10 Lindsay Martin (2006) 5 10. Angie Heyer (2004-2007) 9 Sarah Schumacker (2005-present) 9 Individual Career Records 12. Emily Feeney (1999-2002) 8 Points (goals, assists) 13. Lindsay Wiltshire (2002-05) 7 1. Dee Nocero (30 g, 16 a) 76 Kate Nadalin All-Time Cardinal Coaches Year-by-Year Year Overall MAC Coach 1999 1-17-1 0-10-1 Ron Rainey 2000 7-10-2 2-8-1 Ron Rainey Ron Rainey 70-52-17 2001 12-6-2 5-5-2 Ron Rainey Seven Seasons 2002 14-6-1 9-3-0 Ron Rainey Dee Nocero (2003) 7 2003 11-7-2 7-4-1 Ron Rainey Emily Rein (2005) 7 2004 10-3-7 5-2-5 Ron Rainey 10. Emily Rein (2007) 6 2005 15-3-2 8-2-1 Ron Rainey Dee Nocero (2004) 6 Michelle Salmon 2006 13-4-3 8-2-1 Michelle Salmon 26-9-5 12. Sarah Schumacker (2007) 5 2007 13-5-2 9-1-1 Michelle Salmon Two Seasons Annie Aiello (2007) 5 Erica Ehrman (2000) 5 Total 96-61-22 53-37-13 Goalkeeper Saves Single Season Records 1. Megan Swafford (2000-03) 274 2. Alison Becker (2003-05) 218 Goals Against Average 1. Megan Swafford (2003) 0.51 3. Rachael Murphy (2005-present) 122 4. K.D. Moreland (1999-2002) 121 2. Rachael Murphy (2007) 0.53 3. Alison Becker (2005) 0.55 4. Megan Swafford (2002) 0.68 Saves per game 1. Alison Becker (2003-05) 4.04 5. Alison Becker (2004) 0.74 2. Megan Swafford (2000-03) 3.43 6. Megan Swafford (2001) 0.85 3. K.D. Moreland (1999-2002) 3.27 7. Rachael Murphy (2006) 1.05 8. K.D. Moreland (2002) 1.51 4. Rachael Murphy (2005-present) 2.97 9. Megan Swafford (2000) 1.64 Save Percentage 1. Alison Becker (2003-05) .848 Shutouts 2. Megan Swafford (2000-03) .808 1. Rachael Murphy (2007) 10 2. Alison Becker (2004) 9 Alison Becker 3. Rachael Murphy (2005-present) .787 4. K.D. Moreland (1999-2002) .699 Alison Becker (2005) 9 4. Megan Swafford (2001) 8 Minutes Played 5. Rachael Murphy (2006) 7 1. Megan Swafford (2000-03) 6060:25 Saves 2. Alison Becker (2003-05) 1. Alison Becker (2004) 100 4410:35 2. Megan Swafford (2000) 95 5. Megan Swafford (2002) .842 3. Megan Swafford (2001) 78 6. Megan Swafford (2001) .804 3. Rachael Murphy (2005-pres.) 4. K.D. Moreland (1999) 77 7. Alison Becker (2003) .800 3627:29 4. K.D. Moreland (1999-2002) 5. Alison Becker (2005) 70 8. K.D. Moreland (2002) .778 2223:35 6. Rachael Murphy (2007) 62 9. Megan Swafford (2000) .760 7. Rachael Murphy (2006) 60 10. Rachael Murphy (2006) .732 8. Megan Swafford (2003) 53 9. Megan Swafford (2002) 48 Minutes Played Alison Becker (2003) 48 1. Megan Swafford (2001) 2004:02 11. K.D. Moreland (2002) 42 2. Alison Becker (2004) 1940:00 3. Rachael Murphy (2006) 1881:50 Save Percentage 4. Alison Becker (2005) 1814:29 1. Megan Swafford (2003) .883 5. Rachael Murphy (2007) 1710:08 2. Alison Becker (2005) .864 6. Megan Swafford (2000) 1643:08 3. Alison Becker (2004) .862 7. K.D. Moreland (1999) 1327:00 4. Rachael Murphy (2007) .861 8. Megan Swafford (2003) 1223:25 9. Megan Swafford (2002) 1189:50

Wins 1. Alison Becker (2005) 14 2. Rachael Murphy (2006) 13 3. Rachael Murphy (2007) 12 4. Megan Swafford (2001) 11 5. Alison Becker (2004) 10 Murphy Rachael 6. Megan Swafford (2002) 9

Goalkeeper Career Records Goals Against Average 1. Alison Becker (2003-05) 0.79 Wins 2. Rachael Murphy (2005-present) 0.82 1. Alison Becker (29-9-11) 29 3. Megan Swafford (2000-03) 0.97 2. Megan Swafford (27-13-2) 27 4. K.D. Moreland (1999-2002) 2.11 3. Rachael Murphy (25-8-5) 25

Megan Swafford 4. K.D. Moreland (12-29-3) 12 Shutouts 1. Alison Becker (2003-05) 18 2. Rachael Murphy (2005-present) 17 Megan Swafford (2000-03) 17 RRR AAA Reagor, Ehren ...... 1999-00-01-02 Aiello, Annie ...... 2005-06-07 Reed, Rachel ...... 2003-04-05 Alexander, Katelyn ...... 2005-06-07 Rein, Emily ...... 2005-06-07 Anderson, Kristina ...... 2007 Renaker, Abbie ...... 1999-00-01-02 Angeles, Elisa ...... 1999-00-01-02 Richardson, Claire ...... 2007 Ridley, Megan ...... 2006-07 BBB Rhodes, Christy ...... 2000 Bandy, Laura ...... 2004-05-06-07 Roberts, Courtney ...... 2006 Barre, Jill ...... 2001 Bauer, Amber ...... 2001 SSS Becker, Alison ...... 2003-04-05 Schumacker, Sarah . . . . .2005-06-07 Belfort, Gillian ...... 2006 Shull, Stacy ...... 2001-02-03-04

Brown, Whitney ...... 1999 Angie Heyer Skoczelas, Brenda . . .2002-03-04-05 Stone, Vanessa ...... 2007 CCC Swafford, Megan . . . .2000-01-02-03 Carter, Jenelle ...... 1999 Charlesworth, Dana . .2001-02-03-04 TTT Chavez, Ashlee ...... 1999 Tomasso, Lisa ...... 1999 Cleeter, Amy ...... 2007 Towne, Suzi ...... 2000-01-02-03 Cole, Chelsea ...... 2000-01-02-03 Turner, Tiffany ...... 1999 JJJ Conner, Paige ...... 1999 Johnson, Leah ...... 2005-06 Cooksey, Amy ...... 2003-04-05-06 VVV Coombs, Cortney ...... 2007 Vilkoski, Jen ...... 2005-06-07 KKK Kalafut, Alicia ...... 2000-01-02-03 DDD Karamanis, Alexia . . .1999-00-01-02 WWW Decker, Bailey ...... 2005-06-07 Klenk, Heather ...... 2005 Walden, Brittany . . . .2001-02-03-04 DeLotelle, Amanda ...... 1999 Wanecke, Lindsay ...... 2001 Dineen, Michelle . . . . .2000-01-02-03 Weinheimer, Eileen . . .1999-00-01-02 LLL Doaks, Brandy ...... 1999 Leibel, Sarah ...... 2004-05-06-07 Weldy, Sara ...... 1999 Wilcek, Betsy ...... 2004-05-06 Wiltshire, Lindsay . . .2002-03-04-05 EEE MMM Echelbarger, Gretchen . . .2003-04-05 Martin, Lindsay . . . . .2004-05-06-07 Eft, Jacki ...... 2007 Maxwell, Sarah . . . . .2003-04-05-06 ZZZ Ehrman, Erica ...... 2000-01-02 Mellott, Meg ...... 2007 Zeiger, Sara ...... 1999-00 Ellis, Kate ...... 2001 Merrill, Mary Beth ...... 2000 Meyer, Beth ...... 2004-05-06-07 FFF Mitts, Krista ...... 2002-03-04-05 Feeney, Emily ...... 1999-00-01-02 Moreland, K.D...... 1999-00-01-02 Fleming, Abby ...... 2000-01-02-03 Morris, Kristy ...... 2007 Murphy, Rachael ...... 2005-06-07 GGG Graham, Krystin ...... 1999 NNN Nadalin, Kate ...... 2001-02-03-04 HHH Nocero, Dee ...... 2001-02-03-04 Haddon, Edwina ...... 2003-04 Heyer, Angie ...... 2004-05-06-07 OOO Hoeg, Patti ...... 2006-07 Ogden, Vandi ...... 2004-05-06 Holst, Amy ...... 2003-04-05-06 O’Hara, Caitlin ...... 2006 Hosey, Andrea ...... 1999 Sarah Leibel PPP III Pascoe, Shannon . . . . .1999-00-01-02 Isakson, Amanda . . . .2001-02-03-04 Pigozzo, Julie ...... 2001 1999 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Oct. 19 WESTERN MICHIGAN * L, 1-2 Nov. 4 CENTRAL MICHIGAN & L, 0-2 (1-17-1 Overall • 0-10-1 MAC) Oct. 21 N. ILLINOIS * L, 2-3 (2OT) Date Opponent Result Oct. 26 at Miami * T, 1-1 (2OT) * Mid-American Conference Game Sept. 1 at Earlham W, 4-2 Oct. 28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * W, 2-1 & MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Muncie, Ind. Sept. 3 vs. Loyola (Ill.) L, 0-2 Nov. 1 BOWLING GREEN * W, 3-0 Sept. 5 vs. Iowa State L, 0-5 Nov. 3 IPFW W, 1-0 (2OT) 2004 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Sept. 10 at Youngstown State L, 0-1 Nov. 6 at Ohio^ L, 1-2 (10-3-7 Overall • 5-2-5 MAC) Sept. 11 vs. Liberty L, 0-1 Date Opponent Result Sept. 15 at IUPUI L, 1-2 * Mid-American Conference Game Aug. 27 vs. Detroit ^ W, 1-0 Sept. 17 VALPARAISO L, 0-1 ! Southeast Missouri State Tournament Aug. 28 vs. DePaul ^ W, 2-1 Sept. 19 ILLINOIS STATE L, 1-2 (2OT) in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Sept. 2 at Butler W, 2-1 Sept. 24 at Eastern Michigan * L, 0-3 ^ MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Athens, Ohio Sept. 5 at Indiana W, 1-0 Sept. 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 0-5 Sept. 10 EASTERN MICHIGAN *T, 0-0 (2OT) Oct. 1 BOWLING GREEN * T, 2-2 (2OT) Sept. 12 CENTRAL MICHIGAN *T, 3-3 (2OT) Oct. 3 TOLEDO * L, 1-2 (2OT) 2002 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Sept. 17 at Western Michigan * L, 0-1 Oct. 8 at Buffalo * L, 1-2 (14-6-1 Overall • 9-3-0 MAC) Sept. 19 at Northern Illinois * T, 1-1 (2OT) Oct. 10 at Kent State * L, 1-2 (2OT) Date Opponent Result Sept. 24 BUFFALO * W, 2-0 Oct. 15 NORTHERN ILLINOIS * L, 1-2 Aug. 30 BUTLER L, 1-2 Sept. 26 KENT STATE * T, 0-0 (2OT) Oct. 17 WESTERN MICHIGAN * L, 0-3 Sept. 3 INDIANA STATE W, 1-0 Oct. 1 MARSHALL * W, 1-0 Oct. 22 at Marshall* L, 0-5 Sept. 6 at Mercer~ W, 2-1 Oct. 3 OHIO * L, 0-3 Oct. 24 at Ohio * L, 1-2 Sept. 8 vs. SE Louisiana~ W, 3-0 Oct. 8 at Toledo * W, 2-1 Oct. 28 at Miami * L, 0-4 Sept. 13 KENT STATE * W, 1-0 Oct. 10 at Bowling Green * W, 2-1 Sept. 15 at Toledo * L, 2-3 Oct. 15 at IPFW W, 2-0 * Mid-American Conference Game Sept. 20 at Akron * W, 3-0 Oct. 17 MIAMI * W, 1-0 Sept. 22 at Bowling Green * W, 2-1 Oct. 22 WRIGHT STATE T, 1-1 (2OT) 2000 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Sept. 27 BUFFALO * W, 2-1 Oct. 24 at Akron * T, 0-0 (2OT) (7-10-2 Overall • 2-8-2 MAC) Sept. 29 OHIO * W, 2-0 Oct. 28 at Illinois State L, 0-1 Date Opponent Result Oct. 4 EASTERN MICHIGAN * W, 2-0 Nov. 2 at Western Michigan & T, 2-2 Aug. 27 MURRAY STATE W, 6-1 Oct. 6 at Central Michigan * L, 1-2 (Lost 4-3 on penalty kicks) Sept. 1 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W, 11-1 Oct. 11 IUPUI W, 4-0 Sept. 3 WESTERN ILLINOIS W, 2-0 Oct. 13 MIAMI * L, 0-2 * Mid-American Conference Game Sept. 5 INDIANA STATE W, 3-0 Oct. 18 at Western Michigan * W, 3-1 ^ CMU Tournament in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Sept. 8 at Illinois State L, 0-5 Oct. 20 at Northern Illinois * W, 1-0 & MAC Tournament quarterfinal Sept. 10 at Valparaiso L, 1-2 Oct. 25 MARSHALL * W, 4-3 (OT) in Kalamazoo, Mich. Sept. 14 MIAMI * L, 1-2 (OT) Oct. 27 at Purdue L, 0-2 Sept. 17 IUPUI T, 1-1 (2OT) Oct. 30 at IPFW T, 1-1 (2OT) 2005 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Sept. 22 at Western Michigan * L, 0-2 Nov. 5 WESTERN MICHIGAN & W, 3-1 (15-3-2 Overall • 8-2-1 MAC) Sept. 24 at Northern Illinois * T, 2-2 (2OT) Nov. 8 vs. Ohio % L, 0-1 Date Opponent Result Sept. 29 OHIO * L, 0-4 Aug. 26 at Indiana State W, 3-0 Oct. 1 MARSHALL * L, 0-3 * Mid-American Conference Game Aug. 28 BUTLER W, 3-2 Oct. 6 at Toledo * W, 1-0 (2OT) & MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Muncie, Ind. Sept. 2 ILLINOIS STATE L, 0-1 Oct. 8 at Bowling Green * L, 0-3 % MAC Tournament semifinal in Oxford, Ohio Sept. 4 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W, 1-0 Oct. 13 KENT STATE * W, 1-0 ~ Mercer Tournament in Macon, Ga. Sept. 9 IPFW W, 6-1 Oct. 15 BUFFALO * L, 0-2 Sept. 11 at Wright State W, 2-0 Oct. 20 at Central Michigan * L, 2-3 2003 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Sept. 16 at IUPUI W, 3-1 Oct. 22 EASTERN MICHIGAN * L, 0-2 (11-7-2 Overall • 7-4-1 MAC) Sept. 18 LOYOLA W, 5-1 Oct. 27 at Northern Iowa W, 5-1 Date Opponent Result Sept. 23 at Kent State* W, 2-0 Aug. 29 at Butler L, 0-1 Sept. 25 at Buffalo* L, 0-1 * Mid-American Conference Game Sept. 3 IPFW W, 2-1 Sept. 30 BOWLING GREEN* W, 3-0 Sept. 5 NORTHERN IOWA L, 2-3 Oct. 2 TOLEDO* W, 1-0 2001 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Sept. 7 at Xavier T, 0-0 (2OT) Oct. 7 at Central Michigan* L, 0-1 (OT) (12-6-2 Overall • 5-5-2 MAC) Sept. 12 at Indiana State W, 2-1 Oct. 9 at Eastern Michigan* W, 2-1 Date Opponent Result Sept. 14 at Miami * W, 1-0 Oct. 14 at Ohio* W, 2-0 Aug. 31 Jacksonville State ! W, 1-0 Sept. 19 NORTHERN ILLINOIS * W, 2-1 Oct. 16 at Akron* T, 2-2 (2OT) Sept. 2 Belmont ! W, 1-0 Sept. 21 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 1-0 Oct. 21 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W, 2-0 Sept. 7 at IUPUI W, 3-0 Sept. 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN *L, 0-1 (2OT) Oct. 23 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W, 2-0 Sept. 9 at Indiana State W, 3-1 Sept. 28 at Eastern Michigan * T, 1-1 (2OT) Oct. 28 at Miami* W, 2-1 Sept. 18 TOLEDO * W, 1-0 Oct. 3 BOWLING GREEN * L, 0-2 Nov. 1 KENT STATE & T, 0-0 Sept. 21 at Eastern Michigan * W, 3-2 (2OT) Oct. 5 TOLEDO * W, 1-0 (Lost 3-1 on penalty kicks) Sept. 23 VALPARAISO W, 5-0 Oct. 10 at Buffalo * W, 2-1 (2OT) Sept. 28 at Kent State * L, 1-2 (2OT) Oct. 12 at Kent State * L, 0-1 * Mid-American Conference Game Sept. 30 at Buffalo * L, 2-3 (OT) Oct. 17 at Marshall * W, 1-0 & MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Muncie, Ind. Oct. 1 TAYLOR W, 7-0 Oct. 19 at Ohio * L, 1-4 Oct. 5 at Marshall * T, 0-0 (2OT) Oct. 24 AKRON * W, 1-0 Oct. 7 at Ohio * L, 1-2 (2OT) Oct. 27 at Wright State W, 1-0 Oct. 12 AKRON * W, 1-0 Nov. 1 #19 PURDUE W, 1-0 2006 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS SOCCER ALL-TIME RECORDS VERSUS (13-4-3 Overall • 8-2-1 MAC) Team W L T Last Meeting Date Opponent Result Akron 5 0 2 W, 1-0 (2007) Aug. 25 at IPFW W, 5-1 Aug. 27 at Illinois State T, 1-1 (2OT) Belmont 1 0 0 W, 1-0 (2001) Sept. 1 at Northern Arizona % L, 1-2 Bowling Green 6 2 2 T, 0-0 (2007) Sept. 3 vs. Portland State % T, 0-0 (2OT) Sept. 8 INDIANA STATE W, 3-2 Buffalo 4 5 0 L, 0-1 (2007) Sept. 10 at Northwestern W, 1-0 Butler 3 3 0 L, 1-2 (2007) Sept. 14 at Butler W, 2-1 Central Michigan 2 7 1 W, 1-0 (2007) Sept. 17 XAVIER W, 3-2 (OT) Sept. 22 KENT STATE * W, 3-1 DePaul 1 0 0 W, 2-1 (2004) Sept. 24 BUFFALO * W, 3-2 Detroit 1 0 0 W, 1-0 (2004) Sept. 29 at Bowling Green * W, 2-0 Earlham 1 0 0 W, 4-2 (1999) Oct. 1 at Toledo * W, 2-1 Oct. 6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * L, 0-3 Eastern Illinois 0 1 0 L, 0-1 (2007) Oct. 8 EASTERN MICHIGAN * L, 1-2 (OT) Eastern Michigan 4 3 2 W, 2-0 (2007) Oct. 13 OHIO * T, 0-0 (2OT) Florida Atlantic 1 0 0 W, 2-1 (2007) Oct. 15 AKRON * W, 3-0 Oct. 20 at Northern Illinois * W, 1-0 Illinois State 1 4 1 W, 1-0 (2007) Oct. 22 at Western Michigan * W, 3-0 Indiana 1 1 0 L, 1-2 (2007) Oct. 26 MIAMI * W, 4-2 Indiana State 6 0 0 W, 3-2 (2006) Oct. 29 MIAMI & L, 1-2 IPFW 6 0 1 W, 5-1 (2007) * Mid-American Conference Game IUPUI 3 1 1 W, 3-1 (2005) % - NAU Mountain Classic Iowa State 0 1 0 L, 0-5 (1999) & MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Muncie, Ind. Jacksonville State 1 0 0 W, 1-0 (2001) 2007 BSU FINAL SOCCER RESULTS Kent State 5 3 2 W, 2-1 (2007) (13-5-2 Overall • 9-1-1 MAC) Liberty 0 1 0 L, 0-1 (1999) Date Opponent Result Aug. 31 IPFW W, 5-1 Loyola 1 1 0 W, 5-1 (2005) Sept. 2 BUTLER L, 1-2 Marshall 3 2 1 W, 1-0 (2004) Sept. 7 at Florida Atlantic % W, 2-1 Sept. 9 vs. UNC-Greensboro % L, 0-1 Mercer 1 0 0 W, 2-1 (2002) Sept. 14 at Eastern Illinois L, 0-1 Miami (OH) 6 4 1 W, 1-0 (2007) Sept. 16 at Indiana L, 1-2 Murray State 1 0 0 W, 6-1 (2000) Sept. 21 ILLINOIS STATE W, 1-0 Sept. 28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * W, 1-0 Northern Arizona 0 1 0 L, 1-2 (2006) Sept. 30 EASTERN MICHIGAN * W, 2-0 Northern Illinois 4 2 3 T, 0-0 (2007) Oct. 5 at Ohio * W, 1-0 Northern Iowa 1 1 0 L, 2-3 (2003) Oct. 7 at Akron * W, 1-0 Oct. 12 NORTHERN ILLINOIS *T, 0-0 (2OT) Northwestern 1 0 0 W, 1-0 (2006) Oct. 14 WESTERN MICHIGAN * W, 2-0 Ohio 3 7 1 W, 1-0 (2007) Oct. 19 BOWLING GREEN * W, 3-2 (2OT) Portland State 0 0 1 T, 0-0 (2006) Oct. 21 TOLEDO * W, 1-0 (OT) Oct. 26 at Buffalo * L, 0-1 Purdue 1 1 0 W, 1-0 (2003) Oct. 28 at Kent State * W, 2-1 SE Louisiana 1 0 0 W, 3-0 (2002) Nov. 1 at Miami * W, 2-1 Taylor 1 0 0 W, 7-0 (2001) Nov. 4 MIAMI & W, 1-0 Nov. 9 BOWLING GREEN ^ T, 0-0 Toledo 7 2 0 W, 1-0 (2007) (Lost 3-0 on penalty kicks) UNC-Greensboro 0 1 0 L, 0-1 (2007) Valparaiso 1 2 0 W, 5-0 (2001) * Mid-American Conference Game % FAU Kickoff Classic Western Illinois 1 0 0 W, 2-0 (2000) & MAC Tournament quarterfinal in Muncie, Ind. Western Michigan 6 4 1 W, 2-0 (2007) ^ MAC Tournament semifinals in Muncie, Ind. Wright State 2 0 1 W, 2-0 (2005) Xavier 1 0 1 W, 3-2 (2006) Youngstown State 2 1 0 W, 1-0 (2005)

TOTAL - 96-61-22 (Nine Seasons) LLeadershipeadership BBallall SStatetate BBoardoard ooff TTrusteesrustees

Thomas L. DeWeese Frank A. Bracken Hollis E. Hughes, Jr. President Vice President Secretary

Dr. Jo Ann M. Gora Ball State University President

Dr. Jo Ann M. Gora began serving as Ball State University’s 14th president August 9, 2004. Since her arrival, President Richard Hall Kellie Conrad Marianne Gora has demonstrated her commitment to Assistant Secretary Student Trustee Glick putting students fi rst, redefi ning education, championing a greater commitment to leading- edge technology infrastructure, and creating nationally ranked academic programs. Her dedication to working with faculty, staff, and students to update the university’s strategic plan has charted the university’s direction through 2012. Just one year into implementation, Ball State has already made great strides in achieving the goals of Education Redefi ned: Strategic Plan 2007–2012. Immersive learning is a signature element Frank Matt Barbara Phillips of the plan. By 2012, each student will have Hancock Momper the opportunity to participate in one of these transformative experiences that give students the chance to develop real-world solutions to real-world problems. Our plan also includes goals to improve our community’s quality of life with an even more vibrant environment. Students and employees can anticipate a richer variety of arts and cultural events, additional new and renovated buildings, and the benefi ts of our dedication to student and employee diversity. Visit www.bsu.edu/strategicplan for stories that highlight early successes of the plan. Education Redefi ned

BREADTH + FOCUS

At Ball State, we’re more than just educators -- we’re educational entrepreneurs. Combining top-flight talent with the top-notch resources Ball State has to offer, our students and faculty inject endless energy and creativity into what they teach and how they learn. The result -- a university The Princeton Review calls one of the best in the Midwest.

IMMERSION + EXPLORATION

Ball State believes for an educational experience to be successful, it should be just that - an experience. So we have made a unique commitment to immersive learning programs which incorporate research, real-world partnerships and capstone experiences into the curriculum. Ball State students run NewsLink Indiana, a full-service media news operation serving east central Indiana. Acting, musical theatre and telecommunications students participate in talent showcases in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Students in our Student Technology Incubator can develop and launch their own businesses, giving them a head start in the business world before they ever leave college.

IMPACT + ENGAGEMENT

Ball State is an integral part of the community and economy of Muncie and greater Indiana. In addition to preparing the state’s entrepreneurs, teachers, health care providers, scientists, designers, artists and media and technology professionals, Ball State conducts projects and research which drive innovation in the state. And our Building Better Communities initiative partners students and faculty with local leaders throughout the state on development projects which make Indiana a better place to live, work and do business.

CHALLENGE + OPPORTUNITY

Ball State’s nationally recognized academic programs, hands-on learning experiences, innovative technology, expert faculty, personal attention and supportive campus environment prepare bright students for professional careers and leadership roles in many specialized fi elds. Our numerous community projects throughout the state help to spur economic development and advance the quality of life in Indiana. Rankings & Recognition

Ball State’s national rankings and recognitions include:

• Named one of the best universities in the Midwest • Had all 19 Ball State athletic teams do well in by The Princeton Review for three years. the 2008 NCAA Academic Progress Rate report. Fourteen exceeded the national average for all • Named by The Princeton Review as one of the Division I institutions. Of the Mid-American best 150 values among the nation’s most Conference schools, Ball State’s football program’s academically outstanding colleges. score was the third highest, and the women’s basketball score was second. • Listed among the nation’s first-year “programs to look for” by U.S. News & World Report for the fourth • Ranked ninth in 2008 in the fifth annual issue of year in a row. Gender Equity Scorecard. The publication graded 115 colleges and universities in the 11 major NCAA • Recognized as a university committed to diversity Division I conferences. Ball State was one of only by Minority Access for the second year in a row in 11 schools to receive an A grade. 2007.

• Featured in a full chapter of a 2008 book touting the nation’s top sustainability initiatives at colleges and universities.

• Listed as one of the nation’s top 50 green universities in Kiwi Magazine’s inaugural “Green College Report.”

• Ranked as the nation’s top wireless campus in a 2005 survey conducted by Intel and published in U.S. News & World Report.

• One of the few Division I schools selected to send two student-athletes to the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference. Academics

Pam Riegle Jamie Johnson Karen Spangler Tiffany Notarfrancisco Coordinator of Academic Assistant Coordinator Academic Advisor/ Academic Counselor/ Support Services for of Academic Support Student-Athlete Advising Academic Support Services Student-Athletes Services for Student-Athletes Center Coordinator For Student-Athletes

ACADEMICS Ball State supports its student-athletes academic success throughout their academic career, encouraging their intellectual, personal and social development toward the completion of a Ball State degree and their preparation for life. The Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes provides a welcoming, confidential environment for student-athletes who need individual academic counseling. It also holds workshops, study tables and other academic activities to facilitate student- athletes and challenge them to become proactive in their studies, develop time- management and study strategies and stretch their sense of responsibility and maturity. TECHNOLOGY Ball State has a secure broadband wireless network, which Classified a research intensive institution provides Internet access across campus. Our nearly 200 by the Carnegie Foundation, Ball State has computer labs put professional-grade equipment for interactive seven academic colleges and a graduate media, digital imaging, graphics and more at the fi ngertips of school. Ball State offers 150 majors and 76 students and faculty and also include adaptive technology labs master’s, nine graduate certifi cates, two and computer-based testing labs. specialist and 16 doctoral degrees. Campus

HISTORY Ball State began as a private normal school in 1899. Eventually the campus and buildings were purchased by the Ball brothers, Muncie industrialists, and given to the state of Indiana in 1918. The institution became a university in 1965.

CAMPUS Our 660-acre residential campus includes more than 60 buildings and some 300 additional acres of research property. AAlumnilumni

ALUMNI Among our more than 146,000 living alumni are renowned entertainers, top corporate executives, leading educators, and members of the Indiana General Assembly.

Ball Statete Notable Alumni Angela Ahrendts,rendts, ’9’933 CEO of Burberryrberry GGroup,roup, London

Blaine Bishop,hop, ’9’933 11-year NFLL & 4-Time Pro Bowl PlayerPlayer

Dr. Brian GallagherGallagher ’8’811 CEO of Unitedited WayWay ofof AmericAmericaa

Doug Joneses ’82 Actor, Playeded the SilverSilver SurferSurfer inn FantasticFaantaasticc Four:Four:: Rise of the SilverSilver SurferSurfer

Dr. J. Waynene Leonard ’7’733 CEO of Entergytergy Corporation

Tim Liddy, ’8’811 Golf Coursee ArchitectArchitect David Letterman Kent C. Nelson,lson, ’59 HostHost ofo “The Late Show with David Letterman” Former CEOO ooff UUnitednited ParcelPara cec l ServiceSeS rvicce

Roger Neuenschwander,ensschwaw nder, ’7’733 CEO of Thompsonompm son Ventulett StainbackSSttainbback ArchitectsArA chiitectst

Brad Maynardnard, ’9696 Punter for thehe NFL’s ChicagoChicago BearsBears

Dr. Penny RRalston,alston, ’71 Professor andnd DeanDean EmeritusEmeritus, CoCollegellegge ofo HumanHumu an Sciences,Sciences, Florida StateState

John Scheumann,umann, ’71 Chairman/CEOCEO of TempestTempest HomesHHomees

John Schnatter,atter, ’8484 Founder/Chairmanhairman ofof Papa John’sJohhn’s PizzaPiP zzz a Inc.InI c.

Dr. John Seffrin,effrin, ’66 CEO of Americanerican CancerCancer SocietySocietyy

Bonzi Wells,s, ’98 Forward forr thethe NBA’sNBA’s NewNew OrleansOrleans HornetsHorrnete s

Cynda Williams,iams, ’8888 Actress andd SingerSinger Jim Davis Famed Cartoonist & Creator of Dr. Gregoryy H. WilliamWilliams,s, ’666 President, CityCity CollegeCollege ofof NewNew YorkYork “Garfi eld” Championships

Mid-American Conference Championships

Mid-American Conference Jacoby Trophy for Overall Excellence in Women’s Sports 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1997-98

Mid-American Conference Reese Trophy for Overall Excellence in Men’s Sports 1997-98 1992-93 1989-90 1988-89

1974-75 1990-91 1999-2000 Men’s Golf Field Hockey Field Hockey * Men’s Tennis Women’s Volleyball 1975-76 Men’s Basketball *% Women’s Soccer Men’s Cross Country 1991-92 Men’s Tennis Field Hockey Women’s Outdoor 2008 MAC Champions 1976-77 Men’s Tennis Track Football Baseball % * 1992-93 1978-79 Women’s Volleyball 2000-2001 Football Men’s Basketball * Baseball Men’s Tennis Men’s Tennis 1980-81 Women’s Indoor Track Men’s Basketball * 1993-94 Women’s Outdoor Football Football Track 1981-82 Women’s Volleyball 2007 MAC West Men’s Basketball Men’s Tennis * 2001-02 Men’s Golf Men’s Basketball $ Division Co-Champs 1994-95 Women’s Basketball * 1983-84 Field Hockey Football $ International Bowl Field Hockey Men’s Tennis * Gymnastics Men’s Tennis Women’s Volleyball Men’s Tennis Men’s Volleyball 1984-85 1995-96 Field Hockey Field Hockey 2002-03 Men’s Tennis Women’s Indoor Track Women’s Volleyball Women’s Outdoor Women’s Basketball *$ 1985-86 Track Men’s Tennis Field Hockey Baseball % Men’s Tennis 1996-97 Men’s Golf Football 2003-04 Field Hockey Women’s Cross 1986-87 Men’s Tennis * Country Field Hockey Women’s Volleyball * Men’s Tennis 2004-05 1997-98 Men’s Tennis 1987-88 Women’s Volleyball % Baseball % Field Hockey Field Hockey Men’s Cross Country Men’s Basketball % * 2005-06 Men’s Tennis Women’s Indoor Track Men’s Tennis Women’s Outdoor 1988-89 Track 2006-07 Field Hockey Men’s Tennis Soccer Men’s Tennis * Baseball % Women’s Basketball % Men’s Basketball 1998-99 2007-08 1989-90 Field Hockey Soccer Football Women’s Volleyball * Football $ Field Hockey Baseball Women’s Basketball % Men’s Basketball Men’s Tennis

* Co-Champions Overall - % West Division Champions Women’s Basketball $ Co-Champions - Division 2007-08 MAC West Division Champions AAcademiccademic AAll-Americansll-Americans

Since the 1973-74 season, Ball State University student-athletes have garnered a total of 93 Academic All-America accolades. BSU’s student-athletes have collected 40 Academic All-America First Team honors, while earning 32 second team awards, 13 third team awards and six honorable mention awards. Two student-athletes - - Sally Northcroft (1999-2000) and Kate Endress (2004-05) - - have been honored as an Aca- demic All-American of the Year. The Cardinals’ 93 Academic All-America selections is ranked 23rd among all school’s in Academic All-America history.

1973-74 Terry Schmidt Football 2nd Team Sarah Hook Field Hockey 1st Team* Kate Endress -- 2005 Academic All-America 1976-77 Stan Neuenschwander Baseball 2nd Team Mindy Stanley Volleyball 2nd Team Team Member of the Year 1978-79 Tim Clary Football 2nd Team Nick Witte Baseball 2nd Team 1979-80 Tim Clary Football 2nd Team 1996-97 Jen Brown Field Hockey 1st Team* Scott Rafferty Baseball 1st Team Jason Meier Baseball 2nd Team Ball State teams Rob Robbins Baseball HM Sarah Mikrut Gymnastics 2nd Team • At the end of the Mike Sullivan Baseball HM Kelly Price Swimming 1st Team* with a 3.0 or Higher 2007-08 academic Ted Weigel Baseball HM Mindy Stanley Volleyball 3rd Team Cumulative GPA year, 15 of 19 teams 1980-81 Karen Bauer Basketball 2nd Team 1997-98 Jen Brown Field Hockey 1st Team* had a cumulative Tim Clary Football 2nd Team Liz Cothren Volleyball 1st Team Women’s Tennis 3.55 G.P.A. above a 1981-82 Karen Bauer Basketball 2nd Team Amy Doyle Softball 1st Team Women’s Golf 3.44 3.00. 1982-83 Karen Bauer Basketball 2nd Team Petra Mauritzon Swimming 3rd Team Field Hockey 3.38 Rick Chitwood Football 1st Team Janelle Tranquillo Field Hockey 1st Team* Women’s Volleyball 3.36 • The G.P.A. of all Donna Lamping Basketball 2nd Team 1998-99 Jamie Broce Golf 1st Team* student-athletes was 1983-84 Rick Chitwood Football 1st Team Amy Doyle Softball 2nd Team Soccer 3.31 3.00 at the end of the Donna Lamping Basketball 2nd Team Amy Kieckbusch Basketball 2nd Team W. Swimming & Diving 3.30 Andy Tharp Swimming 2nd Team* 1999-00 Sally Northcroft Field Hockey 1st Team* Gymnastics 3.29 2007-08 academic 1984-85 Craig Farnsworth Track 1st Team* Sally Northcroft Academic All-American Men’s Golf 3.20 year. Chuck Laumann Baseball HM Team Member of the Year Women’s CC/Track 3.14 • All of BSU’s 12 Donna Lamping Basketball 2nd Team Kerri Schoultz Field Hockey 2nd Team Softball 3.12 Lisa Lee Softball HM Adam Shunk Track 3rd Team* women’s teams aver- M. Swimming & Diving 3.10 1985-86 Ron Duncan Football 1st Team 2000-01 Matt Deckman Baseball 3rd Team aged a 3.0 G.P.A. or Craig Farnsworth Track At-Large HM Zach Riley Track 2nd Team* Women’s Basketball 3.03 higher in 2007-08. Laurie Whitcomb Softball 1st Team Emily Sallee Volleyball 1st Team Men’s Volleyball 3.03 1986-87 Ron Duncan Football 1st Team 2001-02 Matt Deckman Baseball 1st Team 1987-88 Ron Duncan Football 1st Team Patrick Jackson Basketball 1st Team 1988-89 Ted Ashburn Football 1st Team Zach Riley Track 1st Team Greg Garnica Football 2nd Team Katie Shea Softball 1st Team Greg Shackelford Football 1st Team Dan Witt Golf 1st Team* 1989-90 Ted Ashburn Football 1st Team 2002-03 Travis Barclay Football 1st Team Greg Garnica Football 2nd Team Kris Burdine Softball 3rd Team David Haugh Football 1st Team James Nowicki Baseball 3rd Team Denny Rieman Baseball 2nd Team Katie Shea Softball 1st Team 1990-91 Stephan Stamato Volleyball 1st Team* Patricia Soman Track 2nd Team 1991-92 Curtis Green Baseball 3rd Team 2003-04 Travis Barclay Football 1st Team Troy Hoffer Football 1st Team Kate Endress Basketball 1st Team Eric Jones Baseball 3rd Team Paul Panning Track 2nd Team Paul Kruse Tennis 2nd Team* Kris Burdine Softball 3rd Team 1992-93 John Amos Tennis 2nd Team* 2004-05 Kate Endress Basketball 1st Team Bob DiDonato Volleyball 3rd Team* Kate Endress Academic All-American Lisa Hadorn Volleyball 2nd Team Team Member of the Year Troy Hoffer Football 1st Team Kyle Dygert Baseball 2nd Team 1993-94 John Amos Tennis 1st Team* Dennis Trammell Basketball 3rd Team Lisa Hadorn Volleyball 1st Team 2005-06 Sarah Obras Volleyball 3rd Team Dan Lehrman Baseball 2nd Team 2006-07 Amy Holst Soccer 2nd Team 1994-95 Rhonda Gardemann Volleyball 1st Team 2007-08 Justin Orr Volleyball 2nd Team* Dan Lehrman Baseball 1st Team Justin Orr - - 2007 ESPN The Magazine 1995-96 Lisa Barg Tennis 1st Team* * = At-Large Selection Men’s At Large Chris Boardman Cross Country 3rd Team* Academic All-America Second Team Ball State University selected Tom Collins as its director of intercollegiate athletics Jan. 9, 2006. Athletics Staff In his tenure at Ball State, Collins has directed the completion of the Scheumann Stadium reno- vation, put in place a new five-year gender equity plan and served as a significant member of the uni- versity’s senior staff. “It is clear at Ball State the administration has staked out a commitment to the true scholar-ath- lete model of intercollegiate athletics,” Collins says. “Couple that with the university’s and the community’s commitment to providing the student- Karin Lee Matt Wolfert Pat Quinn Dan Byrnes athletes with outstanding facilities and a support- Associate A. D. Associate A. D. Associate A. D. Director ive atmosphere, and it becomes clear why Ball of Sports Facilities Tom Collins State has a proud academic and athletic tradi- Director of Athletics tion.” Collins heads up a Ball State 19-sport intercol- legiate athletics program with a rich tradition in academic and athletic success. Last year’s football team made an appearance in the International Bowl, which was the school’s first bowl berth since 1996, and capped off a 7-6 season, the best record for a Ball State team since the 1996 campaign. The baseball team won the 2006 Mid-American Conference Tournament and made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 1969. The women’s soc- Molly Myers Jerry Peirson Rob Richards Lori Tomlin Director of Marketing Director of Athletics Director of Ticket Director of Business cer team won its first-ever MAC Regular-Season Championship in 2006 and re- and Promotions Development Operations Services peated the feat in 2007. The women’s basketball team advance to the 2006 WNIT and hosted Kentucky in a first-round game. Academically, Ball State student-athletes in all 19 of the school’s intercolle- giate athletic programs graded out better than the necessary 925 in the latest NCAA Division I Academic Progress Report, and 14 of the programs exceeded the national average for all NCAA Division I schools. Ball State was one of only four MAC schools, and the only NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision public institution in Indiana, which did not have a program record a score below 925. “We are very pleased with the APR Report,” Collins says. “Our coaches, Adam Tschuor Jeff Weller Lisa Donaldson Chris Ulm staff and support services do an outstanding job of making sure our student-athletes Director of Ticket Sales Director of Corporate Compliance Assistant Director are getting an education, while growing socially and as student-athletes.” Sales & Broadcast Media Coordinator of Corporate Sales In addition, Collins sits on the MAC’s Finance Committee, was appointed to the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet and serves as the baseball coaches liaison to the conference office. Collins’ resume includes working for some of the most recognizable names in intercollegiate athletics. While at Arizona State, he worked with athletic directors Dick Tamburo, Kevin White (currently the A.D. at Duke) and Gene Smith (currently the A.D. at Ohio State). Collins also worked with athletic director Sam Jankovich, while at the University of Miami, and his colleagues through the years include cur- rent A.D.’s Jim Livengood (Arizona), Michael Alden (Missouri), Sandy Hatfield Susan Kosar Dr. James Ruebel Activities Coordinator Faculty Athletics Clubb (Drake) and Vic Cegles (Long Beach State). for the CVC Representative Athletic Communications Staff

Joe Paula Lisa 2008-09 Student Assistants Hernandez Haughn Rusche Rachael Baumgartner Peter Carr Associate Assistant Graduate J.D. Dalfonso A.D. Director Assistant Lauren Greene Drew Hottinger Andrew Lentz Communications Contact: Football, Gym- Communications Contact: Women’s Bas- Communications Contact: Field Hockey, Audrey Nix nastics, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf. ketball, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis. Softball. Allison Rodebeck Jacquie Walker Secondary Contact: Women’s Basketball. Secondary Contact: Football

Matt Brad McCollester Caudill Assistant Assistant Director Director

Communications Contact: Soccer, Men’s Communications Contact: Women’s Volley- Robin Carter Earl Yestingsmeier John Huffer Basketball, Baseball. ball, Men’s Volleyball, M/W Swimming & Secretary BSU SID Emeritus Director of Photo Diving, Women’s Track/Cross Country. Services Secondary Contact: Women’s Volleyball. Secondary Contact: Men’s Basketball