“I said when we got this job, we wanted to build a program that the community and the state was proud of,” Ball State head coach Michael Lewis said. After tonight's win, Cardinal fans might have something to be proud of.
Ball State Women's Basketball (11-3, 1-0 MAC) defeated Bowling Green (11-2, 0-1 MAC) 81-73 in each program's first Mid-American Confernence (MAC) matchup of the 2022-23 season. The Cardinals return to action Jan. 7 against Western Michigan (5-7, 0-1 MAC) at 2 p.m. in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
After announcing his decision to enter the transfer portal Dec. 3, sophomore running back Carson Steele announced his commitment to UCLA via Twitter post Jan. 4.
Ball State Men’s Basketball started the new year and new Mid-American Conference (MAC) season on the road against Toledo in what promised to be a top-tier matchup.
The Monday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals has been postponed following Damar Hamlin’s collapse on the field, according to an NFL statement.
According to NCAA.com, the six conference winners ranked highest by the committee will automatically make the playoff, with six more of the highest-ranked teams added (essentially at-large bids). The first-round games will be played throughout the week ending on Saturday, Dec 21. With the final rankings being released Dec. 4, the question has to be asked and with the CFP semifinals kicking off today, the question has to be asked: What would a 12-team playoff look like for this season based on the final rankings?
Ball State Women's Basketball will finish its nonconference slate with double-digit wins after defeating Chicago State 119-53 at home Dec. 30. The Cardinals, now 10-3, put in a dominant performance against a winless (0-17) Cougar lineup that has only scored more than 70 points in a game twice this season.
On Wednesday night, the Ball State Men’s Basketball welcomed Chicago State to Worthen Arena in its last game in 2022. It would prove to be a close final nonconference game before the start of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) season in January. When the final buzzer screamed through the arena, the Cardinals would end the year on a high note, defeating the Cougars 70-63.
While most Ball State students hunkered down in their first week of winter break, the men’s basketball team took to the court in Worthen Arena against Georgia Southern. Defeating the Eagles 58-54 after a nervy first half, the Cardinals sit 8-4 with one game left before the Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season begins with Toledo Jan. 3.
Ball State Women's Basketball (9-3) loses their first game since Nov. 20, as they fall to Richmond (9-3) 75-73 in the Puerto Rico Classic. The Cardinals return to action Friday, Dec. 30, in Muncie, Ind. when they take on Chicago State (0-15) at 6:30 p.m.
Ball State Women’s basketball team won against Pitt in overtime Dec. 11. Eight days later, the Cardinals did the same with an overtime win against Tarleton State University in the Puerto Rico Classic with an 80-77 win. The win is the seventh in a row for Ball State, with a 9-2 record.
As Ball State athletes graduate in December, take a look at five former Cardinals who are playing professionally in their respective sports.
A huge block leading to a big layup from Mickey Pearson. A smooth behind-the-back pass from Jarron Coleman for an easy layup. A steal and outlet pass leading to a slam. The Cardinals made big plays under the bright lights of Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis Dec. 17 and left with their third win on the bounce.
Ball State Women's Basketball (8-2) defeated the ACC's Pitt (6-4) 68-66 in an overtime road victory. As the Panthers are in a Power-5 conference, this is a statement win for the Cardinals as they aspire to reach the NCAA Tournament.
The whistle blows. Skates screech on the floor. Two players with stars on their helmets attempt to push through the opposing team, ready to burst their way through a human-made wall. Shoulders shove, players use the back of their bodies to block aggressively, as one starred player forces their way past the others and lunges forward with momentum around the circle that acts as a field.
Ball State fans flocked to Worthen Arena to watch their team take on the University of Evansville. If they were wanting an offensive presentation, then they went home happy. The Cardinals defeated the Aces 88-69. It was clear after the first half that the home team came to play.
One of the biggest rivalries in Delaware County took place on the court Dec. 9. Fans from both teams created an environment at Yorktown High School that gave the game an extra spark. “It was a great high school basketball atmosphere just like it should be,” Yorktown head coach Matt Moulton said. “Just a classic Delaware County basketball matchup.” In the end, the Yorktown Tigers defeated the Delta Eagles 49-39.
Kentucky and Iceland are thousands of miles apart, but through five years together with Ball State Women's Basketball, Thelma Dís Agústsdóttir and Anna Clephane created a special bond.
“We're a big game on their schedule,” head coach Brady Sallee said. “I mean, you know, an hour up the road, they want every bit of this and the chance to beat us and believe me when I tell you they’d enjoy winning if they do. Our kids had to make this a big game on our schedule that might be a little bit harder but that's not I'm not being disrespectful it's just a little bit different.” A Rock fight. What head coach Brady Sallee told his players before the game, and in the end, he was right.
On Dec. 8, Ball State Women's Basketball faced in-state school IUPUI. It was apparent in the first quarter that both teams had issues shooting the ball, and this proved to be a big part of the contest at Worthen Arena. In the end, the Cardinals defeated the visiting Jaguars 61-54. Even with the victory, the game was one that was filled with mistakes.
