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NBA 6/28/2024, 7:50pm

COBB: Grading the Indiana Pacers 2024 NBA Draft picks

By Derran Cobb

The Pacers had three picks (35, 49, 50) in the 2024 NBA Draft held on June 26th and 27th.

Senior Isaac Andrews shoots the ball against Monroe Central Feb. 9 at Monroe Central High School. Andrew Berger, DN

High School Sports 6/28/2024, 11:29am

CARTER: Delaware County high school sports end of the year awards

By Zach Carter

Daily News high school sports beat reporter Zach Carter gives his awards for the 2023-24 Delaware County sports year.

Women's basketball head coach Brady Sallee coaches from the sidelines during an exhibition game against Wheeling University Nov. 1 at Worthen Arena. Amber Pietz, DN

Women's Basketball 6/27/2024, 11:46am

'Don’t mess with happy:’ Ball State women’s basketball head coach Brady Sallee extends contract through 2030

By Elijah Poe

Ball State women's basketball head coach Brady Sallee signs a contract extension that will see him lead the Cardinals through 2030.

Delta senior Kayden Thomas pitches May 11 against Yorktown during the Delaware County tournament at Yorktown High School. Zach Carter, DN.

High School Sports 6/18/2024, 2:20pm

CARTER: 2024 Delaware County spring sports awards

By Zach Carter

Daily News high school sports beat reporter Zach Carter gives his awards for the Delaware County spring sports season.

Junior catcher Matthew Gonzalez (middle) walks back with his teammates to the dugout after finishing an inning against Bowling Green March 15 at First Merchants Ball Park Complex. The Cardinals lost 4-5 against the Falcons. Isabella Kemper, DN

Baseball 5/25/2024, 9:10pm

Ball State Baseball falls in MAC Championship game

By Staff Reports

After defeating Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament one-seed opponent Bowling Green Saturday morning, Ball State Baseball earned a spot in the championship later that day. The Cardinals were set to face two-seed Western Michigan.

Delta baseball poses with the Delaware County trophy May 11 after winning the Delaware County tournament at Yorktown High School. Zach Carter, DN.

High School Baseball 5/11/2024, 10:16pm

Delta baseball defeats Yorktown in extra innings to become Delaware County champions

By Zach Carter

The Eagles defeated the Tigers 5-2 in extra innings to win the Delaware County baseball tournament. It's the first time Delta has won the event since 2017.

The Cardinals gather at the start of the game against Ohio March 16 at First Merchants Bank Ballpark. The Cardinals won 7-5 against the Bobcats. Kate Tilbury, DN

Softball 5/11/2024, 6:27pm

'I'm grateful and proud:' No. 6 Ball State falls to No. 1 Miami in MAC Championship title game

By Zach Carter

The No. 6 Cardinals fell to the No. 1 Redhawks 8-0 in the MAC title game. It's the farthest the Cardinals have advanced in the tournament since 2015.

Ball State players rush from the dugout after a home run against Bowling Green April 13 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Ball State had three home runs in total. Andrew Berger, DN

Softball 5/10/2024, 11:27pm

'Building into something great:' Ball State softball advances to the MAC title game for the first time since 2015

By Zach Carter

No. 6 Ball State defeated No. 5 Central Michigan, No. 4 Toledo and No. 2 Ohio Friday to advance to the title game of the Mid-American Conference Championship. The Cardinals will face the No. 1 Miami Redhawks. If Ball State was to win, a second game will need to be played due to the Redhawks undefeated tournament record.

Graduate student infeilder Haley Wynn waits for bat against Bowling Green April 13 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Andrew Berger, DN

Softball 5/10/2024, 12:28am

No. 6 Ball State falls to No. 2 Ohio in second game of MAC Championship

By Zach Carter

After falling to the Bobcats, the Cardinals now face elimination. They will return to Fire Stone Stadium tomorrow to face No. 5 Central Michigan at 10:30 a.m.

Jeff Mitchell at his introductory press conference as Ball State’s new Athletic Director Feb. 6 at the Ball State Alumni Center. Daniel Kehn, DN

Ball State Sports 5/9/2024, 5:00pm

Three takeaways from Jeff Mitchell’s media session

By David Moore , Zach Carter and Adam Altobella

Ball State’s director of athletics Jeff Mitchell sat down with the media to discuss his first year in the position and other topics.

Graduate student utility Jazmyne Armendari slides into third base just in time against Bowling Green April 13 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Andrew Berger, DN

Softball 5/8/2024, 7:15pm

Ball State softball defeats Western Michigan in first game of MAC Championship

By Zach Carter

Junior Maddie Weaver led the Cardinals with three RBIs and two hits.

Ball State men's volleyball gathers to talk after their loss to Lindenwood April 18 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals lost 3-2 against the Lions. Mya Cataline, DN

Men's Volleyball 5/8/2024, 1:16pm

ALTOBELLA: The NCAA men’s volleyball tournament must expand for the sport’s sake

By Adam Altobella

Fourteen of the 20 teams ranked in the final National Collegiate men’s volleyball poll did not earn a spot in the NCAA tournament field, including Ball State.

Junior infielder Nick Husovsky jumps to catch a ball hit by Ohio March 30 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. The Cardinals won 14-7 against the Bobcats. Mya Cataline, DN

Baseball 5/7/2024, 7:34pm

Baseball defeats Butler at home

By Staff Reports

Coming off a Mid-American Conference (MAC) series win, Ball State Baseball continued to shine in its mid-week matchup against Butler.

Graduate student utility Jazmyne Armendari celebrates towards the dugout after hitting a run to second against Bowling Green April 13 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Armendari had two RBIs in the game. Andrew Berger, DN

Softball 5/7/2024, 1:03pm

'We're in a really, really good spot:' Ball State softball prepares for the MAC Tournament

By Zach Carter

Ball State will face Western Michigan in the Cardinals first contest in the Mid-American Conference. The Broncos are the only team the red and black did not face in the regular season.

Graduate student infeilder Samantha-Jo Mata yells for a strike against Bowling Green April 13 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Mata had six put-outs in the field. Andrew Berger, DN

Softball 5/5/2024, 8:24pm

'We have momentum on our side:' Ball State softball advances to MAC Tournament after defeating Central Michigan

By Zach Carter

In its final regular season series of the 2024 season, Ball State defeated Central Michigan 2-1. The win gave the Cardinals a berth into the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

Senior outfielder Nick Gregory (right) celebrates his home run with freshman catcher Max Kalk (left) March 30 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Gregory had three runs in the game. Mya Cataline, DN

Baseball 5/5/2024, 7:04pm

The Cardinals win on the road against NIU

By Trinity Rea

With just two more series and two solo games remaining in Ball State Baseball's regular season, the team is attempting to fight its way up the Mid-American Conference (MAC) standings.

Yorktown High School Softball head coach Jeremy Penrod watches as a Tiger takes an at-bat during Yorktown's first round sectional matchup at Delta High School May 24, 2022. Yorktown defeated Hamilton Heights 2-0. (Kyle Smedley/DN)

High School Softball 5/4/2024, 6:51pm

Yorktown softball defeats Wes-Del in 2024 Delaware County Tournament Final

By David Moore

The championship game was set, Tigers vs. Warriors for the 2024 Delaware County crown. By the end of the afternoon, it was Yorktown running away, taking a 10-0 victory over the Warriors.

Junior utility McKayla Timmons is surrounded by teamates after hitting a home run against Bowling Green April 13 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Timmons had three homes runs over the two game series. Andrew Berger, DN

5/2/2024, 11:05am

'We know what we need to do:' Ball State softball looks for MAC Tournament berth in final regular season series

By Zach Carter

Ball State will end it's regular season with a three-game series at Central Michigan. The Cardinals are currently the No. 6 team in the Mid-American Conference while the Chippewas are the No. 5 seed.

The Delta Eagles and Daleville Broncos square off in their semifinal matchup in the Delaware County Baseball Tournament May 14, 2022 in Yorktown, Indiana. The Eagles were victorious over the Broncos 9-2. Kyle Smedley/DN

High School Baseball 5/1/2024, 10:07pm

Yorktown baseballs’ offense stalls early, falls to Shelbyville

By David Moore

With few conference games left on the schedule, this was an important series for the Tigers. However, in the end, the Golden Bears swept the season series over the Tigers with an 11-6 victory.

Seniors Jazmyne Armendariz (right) and Haley Wynn (left) pose together after facing Bowling Green April 13 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Andrew Berger, DN

Softball 4/30/2024, 10:00am

‘Last piece of the puzzle:' Ball State softball is graduating 10 seniors after the 2023-24 season, all of whom impacted the program farther than the stat sheet.

By Zach Carter

A packed senior class has helped lead Ball State to success on the field and in the locker room.

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COBB: Grading the Indiana Pacers 2024 NBA Draft picks

CARTER: Delaware County high school sports end of the year awards

'Don’t mess with happy:’ Ball State women’s basketball head coach Brady Sallee extends contract through 2030

CARTER: 2024 Delaware County spring sports awards

Ball State Baseball falls in MAC Championship game

Delta baseball defeats Yorktown in extra innings to become Delaware County champions

'I'm grateful and proud:' No. 6 Ball State falls to No. 1 Miami in MAC Championship title game

'Building into something great:' Ball State softball advances to the MAC title game for the first time since 2015

No. 6 Ball State falls to No. 2 Ohio in second game of MAC Championship

Three takeaways from Jeff Mitchell’s media session

Ball State softball defeats Western Michigan in first game of MAC Championship

ALTOBELLA: The NCAA men’s volleyball tournament must expand for the sport’s sake

Baseball defeats Butler at home

'We're in a really, really good spot:' Ball State softball prepares for the MAC Tournament

'We have momentum on our side:' Ball State softball advances to MAC Tournament after defeating Central Michigan

The Cardinals win on the road against NIU

Yorktown softball defeats Wes-Del in 2024 Delaware County Tournament Final

'We know what we need to do:' Ball State softball looks for MAC Tournament berth in final regular season series

Yorktown baseballs’ offense stalls early, falls to Shelbyville

‘Last piece of the puzzle:' Ball State softball is graduating 10 seniors after the 2023-24 season, all of whom impacted the program farther than the stat sheet.

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