Baseball 11/17/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Miami Marlins break MLB’s glass ceiling with the hiring of Kim Ng By Connor Smith This past Friday, Nov. 13, the Miami Marlins made history.
Basketball 11/16/2020, 12:47pm NCAA in talks with Indianapolis to host all of March Madness By Associated Press The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host city.
Basketball 11/13/2020, 1:54pm A practical decision: Miryne Thomas discusses the impacts his transition from boxing to basketball had on his life By Ian Hansen Thomas, currently a redshirt junior forward for Ball State Men’s Basketball, fell in love with boxing when he was 8 or 9 years old. It all started in his hometown of Cleveland. Not only did he win Cleveland Boys & Girls Man of the Year, but that same community helped him discover boxing, which became a new hobby and eventual lifestyle.
Athletics 11/12/2020, 3:00pm Granlund: Worth the wait: It might be difficult, but bringing fans back to stadiums is a must. By Connor Granlund The experience of going to a live sporting event is unlike any other, and even with coronavirus restrictions, the experience can be just as special. Although the return of fans to stadiums will not be a normal one, it will still be worth following the guidelines necessary to bring back live attendance.
football 11/12/2020, 12:36pm Huntley dedicates success against Eastern Michigan to his son By Ian Hansen Ball State Football (1-1 MAC) beat Eastern Michigan (0-2 MAC) 38-31, and Huntley ran for 204 yards and three rushing touchdowns. This is his sixth straight 100-yard plus game. He has also run for over 100 yards in nine of his last 10 games while scoring 12 touchdowns in his last six. He believes these performances can influence his son in years to come.
Football 11/12/2020, 12:43am Dominant offense, Huntley propel Ball State Football in comeback over Eastern Michigan By Connor Smith Tied at 31, the Cardinals had nothing to lose heading into their final drive of the second half. They just had to simply find the scoresheet once more to avoid a repeat of their season-opening loss to Miami (Ohio) Nov. 4.
Football 11/9/2020, 3:00pm Ball State Football looks to rebound, aims for its first win against Eastern Michigan By Connor Smith The Cardinals welcome Eastern Michigan (0-1 MAC) to Scheumann Stadium for their home opener, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. (CBS Sports Network).
Swimming and Diving 11/7/2020, 7:37pm Ball State Swimming and Diving makes quick work of Eastern Illinois, Bowling Green By Charleston Bowles In a weekend that included commanding team wins and a record-breaking performance, Ball State Swimming and Diving emerged victorious against its first opponents this season.
football 11/7/2020, 2:55pm Delta's playoff run ends in sectional championship loss to Marion By Evan Weaver A strong performance by Marion’s (9-3, 6-1 North Central) offense and defense in the first half proved too much for the Eagles to overcome, losing 38-21, ultimately eliminating them from the postseason.
Athletics 11/5/2020, 3:18pm Staying in the zone: Ball State student-athletes use a variety of pregame activities to prepare for competition. By Connor Granlund Pregame superstitions and rituals have become ingrained in how athletes prepare for a game. Whether it's eating a certain meal or listening to a specific song, every athlete has something that helps him or her get in the zone.
Football 11/5/2020, 10:50am Optimism remains for Ball State Football despite loss to RedHawks By Ian Hansen The Cardinals were tied up with the RedHawks at 31 points. Ball State had the ball on its 27-yard line with 42 seconds left in the game, and they were sniffing victory. Redshirt freshman kicker Jack Knight had just hit a 47-yard field goal to tie the game, and head coach Mike Neu said he was oozing with confidence. All they had to do was get into field goal range.
Football 11/5/2020, 12:45am Second-half struggles cost Ball State Football its season opener to Miami (Ohio) By Connor Smith Following weeks of preparation, optimism and confidence, it all came down to the final 45 seconds in Wednesday night's season opener for the Cardinals in Oxford, Ohio.
Swimming and Diving 11/4/2020, 12:00pm Ball State Swimming and Diving hopes to continue its steady trend upward in 2020 By Charleston Bowles This past offseason did not do many favors for Ball State Swimming and Diving.
High School Football 11/3/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Delta football has the leadership, veterans to win this season's sectional title game By Connor Smith This year, the Eagles (8-2) — whose current record is their best since 2010 — look rejuvenated, refreshed and ready for their next goal — to give the program its first sectional championship since 2016.
High School Football 10/31/2020, 12:40pm Delta advances to sectional title game with victory over Wayne By Evan Weaver At the end of those four quarters, Delta (8-2) came out on top in a 49-18 victory over Fort Wayne Wayne (2-9) to advance to its first sectional title game since 2016.
football 10/29/2020, 12:00pm The time is now: Ball State Football believes this season is championship or bust. By Ian Hansen After the Mid-American Conference originally canceled its fall football season, it reversed course Sept. 25 and decided to play a six-game, conference-only schedule. Nov. 4 will mark game No. 1 for Ball State Football and the beginning of the MAC season.
Basketball 10/28/2020, 12:00pm Granlund: New head coach Nate Bjorkgren worth the risk for the Indiana Pacers By Connor Granlund On Oct. 20, The Athletic’s Shams Charania broke the news via Twitter that the Indiana Pacers hired their new head coach. To the average Indiana basketball fan, this hiring might not make sense.
Sports 10/27/2020, 12:00pm Jacquelyn Buckrop shares what makes the Indianapolis 500 special to her By Zach Piatt Jacquelyn Buckrop had a choice to make in 1989: her friend’s wedding or the Indianapolis 500?
High School Football 10/24/2020, 12:54pm Roller coaster season for Muncie Central ends in sectional loss to Connersville By Evan Weaver From its first win of the season against Anderson to losing its last four, including last night’s first-round sectional loss to Connersville (2-6) 54-21.
Athletics 10/23/2020, 12:17pm Entering uncharted territory: Ball State fall sports look ahead to unprecedented spring season. By Evan Weaver Football will be the first fall sport to resume action Nov. 4, but the rest of fall sports will have to wait until March to compete — except for women’s volleyball, which begins Jan. 22, and cross country, which the Mid-American Conference is still exploring options to start a season.
news 7/13/2021, 3:00pm Indiana DNR asks Hoosiers to remove bird feeders amid reports of dying songbirds By Kellyn Harrison
news 7/8/2021, 4:00pm Ball State alumnus shares goals for local composting organization ScrapCycle to reduce waste in Muncie, beyond
news 7/24/2021, 6:15pm Summer 2021 graduates discuss future plans after Ball State commencement ceremony
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