Wednesday, September 10
Fort Wayne, Ind.
4 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Ball State
'Dons Host Ball State For Party at the Pitch
9/9/2025 1:45:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's soccer teams hosts game one of the department's annual Party at the Pitch on Wednesday (Sept. 10) against Ball State at the Hefner Soccer Complex, starting at 4 p.m. The Mastodon men will play Manchester following the match for game two of the doubleheader. There will be food trucks, giveaways, games and a beer tent (21+). The event is presented by Army ROTC in partnership with the Student Activities Board. Students will receive a free jersey and a free rally towel. The first 200 students will receive a free food voucher. Food trucks include: Ziffles, Chau Time, Drop It Like It's Tot, Another One Bites the Crust and Sweets on the Street.
Game Day Information
Who: Ball State Cardinals
When: Wednesday, September 10 | 4 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Ball State has started their season 2-2-1, beating Eastern Illinois 4-0 and IU Indy 2-0. Senior Addie Chester continues to lead the Cardinals in scoring this season with six goals and one assist on the year, finishing the 2024 season with First Team All-MAC honors after 10 goals and eight assists. Chester was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week once this season. Ball State has used a number of keepers through the early portion of the season, but grad student Abby Jenkins has started the most matches (4) for the Cardinals.
Series History
Ball State leads the series history 16-2-1 over the Mastodons. The Cardinals took the last meeting, winning 4-0 in Purdue Fort Wayne's 2024 season opener.
Fab 50
Head Coach Jason Burr secured his 50th victory with the Mastodons after the win over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). 24 of the victories have came within the last four seasons.
Assisted By Gallagher
Following Morgan Gallagher's two assist match in the 6-0 victory over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3), she climbed to sixth in program history for career assists with 9.
4. 10 - Shacina Hersey (2000-03)
10 - Kelsey Gallagher (2019-03)
6. 9 - Morgan Gallagher (2023-25)
9 - Morgan Reitano (2019-23)
Count 'Em
Jordan Imes secured her eight shutout of her career against Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). The keeper continues to scale the program record book, needing only one more shutout to be tied for third. The grad student finished last season with six shutouts, tied for second in program history for a single-season.
1. 17 - Samantha Castañeda (2020-23)
2. 10 - Sam Pavlika (2012-14)
3. 9 - Shannon Lynn (2004-06)
4. 8 - Jordan Imes (2023-25)
Youthful Stride
16 of Purdue Fort Wayne's 39 shots on goal this season have came from freshmen: Daisy Moody (8) and Bella Masse (6) lead the Mastodons in shots on goal, while Emily Ernst and Sabrina Sokol have each added one.
Imes On The Prize
Jordan Imes was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week (Aug. 18) after the first week of the season. The keeper earned her first shutout of the year against Akron (Aug. 14), the only Horizon League keeper to refuse a goal in the first week of play.
New Faces
The Mastodons added three assistant coaches to the team, including Camryn Hart, Alex Pagonis and former 'Don goalkeeper Sam Castañeda. The team also added six freshman, Madison Ott, Keira Bradford, Ariadne Herrera, Emily Ernst, Daisy Moody and Sabrina Sokol, along with two transfers, goalkeeper Madison Ott and Mary McArdle.
New Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons fall to Eastern Illinois (Sept. 7) 2-0. Scarlett Webster and Hailey Hoskins each took a shot on goal in the contest.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will hit the road for their last match before conference play, facing Southern Indiana on Sunday (Sept. 14).
Game Day Information
Who: Ball State Cardinals
When: Wednesday, September 10 | 4 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Hefner Soccer Complex
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Ball State has started their season 2-2-1, beating Eastern Illinois 4-0 and IU Indy 2-0. Senior Addie Chester continues to lead the Cardinals in scoring this season with six goals and one assist on the year, finishing the 2024 season with First Team All-MAC honors after 10 goals and eight assists. Chester was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week once this season. Ball State has used a number of keepers through the early portion of the season, but grad student Abby Jenkins has started the most matches (4) for the Cardinals.
Series History
Ball State leads the series history 16-2-1 over the Mastodons. The Cardinals took the last meeting, winning 4-0 in Purdue Fort Wayne's 2024 season opener.
Fab 50
Head Coach Jason Burr secured his 50th victory with the Mastodons after the win over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). 24 of the victories have came within the last four seasons.
Assisted By Gallagher
Following Morgan Gallagher's two assist match in the 6-0 victory over Indiana Tech (Sept. 3), she climbed to sixth in program history for career assists with 9.
4. 10 - Shacina Hersey (2000-03)
10 - Kelsey Gallagher (2019-03)
6. 9 - Morgan Gallagher (2023-25)
9 - Morgan Reitano (2019-23)
Count 'Em
Jordan Imes secured her eight shutout of her career against Indiana Tech (Sept. 3). The keeper continues to scale the program record book, needing only one more shutout to be tied for third. The grad student finished last season with six shutouts, tied for second in program history for a single-season.
1. 17 - Samantha Castañeda (2020-23)
2. 10 - Sam Pavlika (2012-14)
3. 9 - Shannon Lynn (2004-06)
4. 8 - Jordan Imes (2023-25)
Youthful Stride
16 of Purdue Fort Wayne's 39 shots on goal this season have came from freshmen: Daisy Moody (8) and Bella Masse (6) lead the Mastodons in shots on goal, while Emily Ernst and Sabrina Sokol have each added one.
Imes On The Prize
Jordan Imes was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week (Aug. 18) after the first week of the season. The keeper earned her first shutout of the year against Akron (Aug. 14), the only Horizon League keeper to refuse a goal in the first week of play.
New Faces
The Mastodons added three assistant coaches to the team, including Camryn Hart, Alex Pagonis and former 'Don goalkeeper Sam Castañeda. The team also added six freshman, Madison Ott, Keira Bradford, Ariadne Herrera, Emily Ernst, Daisy Moody and Sabrina Sokol, along with two transfers, goalkeeper Madison Ott and Mary McArdle.
New Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons fall to Eastern Illinois (Sept. 7) 2-0. Scarlett Webster and Hailey Hoskins each took a shot on goal in the contest.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will hit the road for their last match before conference play, facing Southern Indiana on Sunday (Sept. 14).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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