
11/1/2026 3:24:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MUNCIE, IN – The University at Buffalo women's soccer team (5-7-6, 2-5-4) ended the regular season on a high note, defeating Ball State 2-0 at the Briner Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon.
Buffalo had their first shot attempt of the game in the 15th minute as Eva Blatz settled a pass and fired a low shot from just inside the box that was saved by Kate Pallante.
The Bulls had another chance five minutes later as they drew a foul at the top of the box and Mae Hunt took the ensuing free kick and curled a ball on target, but it was right at Pallante who made the save.
Buffalo was on the attack again in the 35th minute as Lexie Thompson played a big ball up to Maddy Murphy who fired a shot in stride, but Pallante dove to her left and knocked the ball out of play. The Bulls limited the Cardinals to just one shot attempt in the opening 45 minutes of play and the game remained scoreless at the half.
The Bulls broke through in the 62nd minute as Hunt took a free kick and played a beautiful ball into the box and Eva Blatz charged in to meet the pass and one-time a shot into the back of the net to give the Bulls a 1-0 lead.
Buffalo would utilize set piece magic once again to add to their lead in the 79 minute as Maya Galko took a corner kick and curled a ball in that flicked off the head of Maddy Murphy to the foot of Sofia Mastracci who banged a shot into the bottom right corner of the net to give Buffalo a 2-0 lead and that insurance goal was enough to secure the victory for UB.
The Bulls outshot Ball State 9-4 including a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal, while also maintaining a 6-4 edge in corner kick opportunities. Thomspon made one save on the day to secure her league-leading 10th clean sheet of the season while Pallante made three stops for the Cardinals.
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB
Buffalo had their first shot attempt of the game in the 15th minute as Eva Blatz settled a pass and fired a low shot from just inside the box that was saved by Kate Pallante.
The Bulls had another chance five minutes later as they drew a foul at the top of the box and Mae Hunt took the ensuing free kick and curled a ball on target, but it was right at Pallante who made the save.
Buffalo was on the attack again in the 35th minute as Lexie Thompson played a big ball up to Maddy Murphy who fired a shot in stride, but Pallante dove to her left and knocked the ball out of play. The Bulls limited the Cardinals to just one shot attempt in the opening 45 minutes of play and the game remained scoreless at the half.
The Bulls broke through in the 62nd minute as Hunt took a free kick and played a beautiful ball into the box and Eva Blatz charged in to meet the pass and one-time a shot into the back of the net to give the Bulls a 1-0 lead.
Buffalo would utilize set piece magic once again to add to their lead in the 79 minute as Maya Galko took a corner kick and curled a ball in that flicked off the head of Maddy Murphy to the foot of Sofia Mastracci who banged a shot into the bottom right corner of the net to give Buffalo a 2-0 lead and that insurance goal was enough to secure the victory for UB.
The Bulls outshot Ball State 9-4 including a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal, while also maintaining a 6-4 edge in corner kick opportunities. Thomspon made one save on the day to secure her league-leading 10th clean sheet of the season while Pallante made three stops for the Cardinals.
For all the latest on UB Women's Soccer Team, follow the team on Twitter/X and Instagram at @UBuffaloWSOC and like the UB Women's Soccer Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
BUF
BSU
Goals
2
0
Shots
9
4
Shots on Goal
5
0
Saves
0
3
Corners
6
4
Fouls
9
7
Scoring Plays

Eva Blatz (3)
Assisted By: Mae Hunt
GOAL by BUF Blatz, Eva Assist by Hunt, Mae.
61:55

Sofia Mastracci (2)
Assisted By: Maddy Murphy , Maya Galko
GOAL by BUF Mastracci, Sofia Assist by Murphy, Maddy and Galko, Maya.
78:50
Game Leaders
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