UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - There's no substitute for dependability, but it's a trait that's hard to come by. Cal Ripkin Jr's unbreakable record was dubbed unbreakable simply because it is. The wear and tear of a year-round sport puts even the strongest men and women in a cycle of fatigue and injury. Every once in a while, you have to sit one out.Well, not Cal Ripkin Jr., and certainly not Elizabeth Ball. "E-Ball" has been a consistent force in the middle ever since her arrival to State College. In her freshman season, the center back recorded 23 regular season starts and logged over 1,800 minutes on the pitch.
Elizabeth Ball's Steady Presence Fueling Lions' Defensive Prowess
