Central Michigan University Athletics
Friday, October 16
Boone, N.C.
6 p.m.
Central Michigan University
(4-11, 2-4)
0
at
5
Appalachian State
(7-7, 3-3)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mich. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| App State | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Chippewas Bested by Mountaineers 5-0
10/16/2026 7:42:00 PM | Field Hockey
Mountaineers explode for three goals in the third quarter to sail past Chippewas.
BOONE, N.C. – Central Michigan Field Hockey fell to Appalachian State 5-0 Friday night.
The Mountaineers struck early, with their first goal coming in the third minute. The one-goal lead was held until the third quarter.
The Mountaineers rallied for three goals in the third quarter. App State's second goal came in the 34th minute, the third in the 40th, and their last goal of the quarter came from a successful penalty stroke attempt. It was just the second penalty stroke seen by the Chippewas in 2026, and the Mountaineers first of the season.
Freshman keeper Judith Van Aartsen relieved Jenna Billig to start the fourth quarter. She faced two shots, two corners and allowed one goal on a successful Mountaineer corner attempt.
App State held the shot advantage, 12-5, and the corner advantage, 4-2. Billig logged three saves on the day.
Senior defender Hailey Bainer, senior forward Cameron Pluciennik and sophomore forward Mora Rulli combined for each Chippewa shot.
Central Michigan will travel north to complete its Appalachia road trip and take on James Madison on Sunday, Oct. 18.
The Mountaineers struck early, with their first goal coming in the third minute. The one-goal lead was held until the third quarter.
The Mountaineers rallied for three goals in the third quarter. App State's second goal came in the 34th minute, the third in the 40th, and their last goal of the quarter came from a successful penalty stroke attempt. It was just the second penalty stroke seen by the Chippewas in 2026, and the Mountaineers first of the season.
Freshman keeper Judith Van Aartsen relieved Jenna Billig to start the fourth quarter. She faced two shots, two corners and allowed one goal on a successful Mountaineer corner attempt.
App State held the shot advantage, 12-5, and the corner advantage, 4-2. Billig logged three saves on the day.
Senior defender Hailey Bainer, senior forward Cameron Pluciennik and sophomore forward Mora Rulli combined for each Chippewa shot.
Central Michigan will travel north to complete its Appalachia road trip and take on James Madison on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Players Mentioned
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/ Field Hockey
GK
/ Field Hockey
F
/ Field Hockey
MF
/ Field Hockey
GK
/ Field HockeyTeam Stats
CMU
APP
Goals
0
5
Shots
5
12
Shots on Goal
4
8
Saves
3
4
Corners
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
Chloe Hook
Assisted By: Morgan Hook
GOAL by App State Chloe Hook (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Morgan Hook
1:32
Chloe Hook
Assisted By: Kassie Paul
GOAL by App State Chloe Hook, Assist by Kassie Paul
33:48
Sophia Baxter
GOAL by App State Sophia Baxter
39:44
Sophia Baxter
App State Sophia Baxter PENALTY STROKE GOAL, goal number 0 for season.
43:30
Sophia Baxter
Assisted By: Carlotta Fabian , Madie Baker
GOAL by App State Sophia Baxter, Assist by Carlotta Fabian and Madie Baker
53:28
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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