MUNCIE, Ind.- The Miami soccer team lost its opening Mid-American Conference match to Ball State, 3-1. With this result, Miami falls to 3-5-1 (0-1-0 in MAC) and Ball State moves to 3-5-0 (1-0-0 in MAC). 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Ball State opened the scoring in the 12 minute mark after Avery Fenchel flicked in a finish from a low cross across the box from Emily Roper. 
• Kaitlyn Fraser doubled the lead on a shot from just outside the 18-yard box that went across the goal.
• Taylor Hamlett turned near the goal line and hit a shot that took a deflection and looped over the goalie to cut the deficit. 
• Ball State scored a third through Annika Klauss after getting the ball at the top of the box.

NOTES

• Haley Anspach had four shots.
• Dominique Popa had four saves.
• Miami had 12 shots to Ball State's 15. 

UP NEXT: 
Miami returns to action against Central Michigan at Bobby Kramig Field on Sunday Sept 24 at 1 p.m.