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Ball named ACC Freshman of the Week
October 06, 2026 | Women's Soccer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — University of Louisville women's soccer forward McKalie Ball has been named the ACC Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday.
Ball was pivotal in Louisville's 2-1 victory over Virginia Tech on October 3. She scored the first goal of the game in the 67th minute, putting the Cardinals ahead 1-0. Ball entered the game off the bench in the 65th minute before finding the back of the net just two minutes later.
The goal marks her second career goal and was her first score in ACC play.
The Cardinals return to action on Thursday, October 10 on the road at Clemson. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 pm E.T. at Historic Riggs Field.
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Ball was pivotal in Louisville's 2-1 victory over Virginia Tech on October 3. She scored the first goal of the game in the 67th minute, putting the Cardinals ahead 1-0. Ball entered the game off the bench in the 65th minute before finding the back of the net just two minutes later.
The goal marks her second career goal and was her first score in ACC play.
The Cardinals return to action on Thursday, October 10 on the road at Clemson. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 pm E.T. at Historic Riggs Field.
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Fans can follow Louisville women's soccer on X, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleWSOC.
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