Volleyball 10/21/2020, 12:00pm Kate Vinson becomes the latest Yorktown alumna to join Ball State Women’s Volleyball By Connor Smith Now, just over 6 miles away from her former high school, the defensive specialist/setter looks to bring her competitiveness to the Cardinals as she prepares for her first season with Ball State Women’s Volleyball.
Baseball 10/20/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Los Angeles Dodgers look destined to win this year’s Fall Classic By Connor Smith Following two tightly-contested, seven-game league championship series, the Tampa Bay Rays (AL) and Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) will battle in the 2020 World Series, beginning Tuesday.
High School Football 10/17/2020, 12:18pm Monroe Central wins Mid-Eastern Conference title over Shenandoah on senior night, first in school history By Evan Weaver Fast forward to last night, the Golden Bears were able to cap off an undefeated conference run with a 28-7 win over Shenandoah (6-3) and can now call themselves champions.
Golf 10/14/2020, 12:00pm Ball State Men’s Golfers make the most of their individual opportunities By Charleston Bowles With Ball State Men’s Golf team competitions on hold until next spring, the Cardinals have taken advantage of any chance to prepare for their season.
football 10/13/2020, 12:00pm Hansen: Why Colts fans shouldn’t worry after loss to Cleveland Browns By Ian Hansen The Colts are 3-2. That alone should be a reason why fans of the Indianapolis Colts shouldn’t worry about their team, despite an ugly, 32-23 loss to the Cleveland Browns (4-1).
Football 10/10/2020, 9:57am Blackford unable to stop Mississinewa's run game, falls to 3-4 By Evan Weaver The Indians took advantage of three rushing touchdowns — from 10, 45 and 31 yards out — in the first half from junior running back Carson Campbell, jumping to a 20-7 lead before halftime and eventually winning 41-7.
Volleyball 10/8/2020, 3:00pm A hidden hitch: Former men's volleyball player opens up about his concerns with the team. By Connor Smith and Ian Hansen Not only did Turner have to adjust to a new lifestyle in college while simultaneously acclimating himself to a new volleyball team, but he also had to face a long-lasting issue beyond the court as one of the only African Americans in the program.
Football 10/7/2020, 3:25pm Ball State Football releases 6-game, conference-only 2020 schedule By Connor Smith Ball State will face all five of its West Division rivals — Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Toledo and Western Michigan — along with one East Division foe — Miami (Ohio) — to complete its 2020 regular season.
Athletics 10/7/2020, 12:00pm An Extended warmup: Ball State student-athletes get creative and stay fit during their extended periods at home By Connor Granlund Instead of finishing their spring seasons or making improvements with their teams, Ball State student-athletes found new ways to work out at home during their offseason.
Baseball 10/6/2020, 12:00pm Smith: 2020 MLB Postseason has potential to be the most exciting and unpredictable yet By Connor Smith Even if it only lasts one year, the MLB’s new, expanded postseason format has given baseball fans a reason to embrace the game and sport.
football 10/3/2020, 9:49am Delta passing, receiving earns Eagles first win over Pendleton Heights since 2015 By Evan Weaver For the past five years, Pendleton Heights (4-3) acted as the “monkey on the back” to Delta (5-1), and Eagles head coach Chris Overholt was satisfied to see his team finally hit its stride and get that proverbial monkey off of their back after defeating the Arabians 28-21 last night.
Basketball 10/2/2020, 12:00pm Granlund: NBA needs to make the most out of its 2020-21 regular season, with some restrictions By Connor Granlund This begs the question — what should the league do heading into its 2020-21 regular season?
Football 10/1/2020, 12:00pm Following a successful high school career, Qian Magwood is eager to take the next step with Ball State Football By Connor Smith It wasn’t an easy decision for Magwood on choosing where to compete. He said it came down to “the last second” before accepting the Cardinals’ offer this past February.
Basketball 9/30/2020, 3:00pm Bowles: Why Indianapolis is a perfect location for a college basketball bubble By Charleston Bowles In early September, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports hinted the city of Indianapolis — home of the NCAA’s national headquarters — received strong consideration to be chosen as a bubble location for this upcoming college basketball season.
Football 9/26/2020, 10:00am Delta defeats New Castle for 7th year in a row, 11th straight all-time By Evan Weaver Delta defeated the Trojans 33-21, and Friday’s game was the closest since 2017 between the two teams when Delta defeated New Castle 56-49.
Football 9/25/2020, 4:59pm Mid-American Conference to have fall football season, becomes final Football Bowl Subdivision conference to make decision By Connor Smith and Ian Hansen The season will begin Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the championship game taking place either Dec. 18 or 19.
Sports 9/24/2020, 3:00pm How Ball State Athletics is adapting as fall sports are put on hold By Charleston Bowles Ball State’s athletic department is in an unusual place. On Aug. 8, the Mid-American Conference became the first Football Bowl Subdivision conference to postpone all fall sports amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Football 9/23/2020, 3:00pm A different game: Danny Pinter compares his Ball State Football experience to his time with the Colts By Ian Hansen While the NFL and college ball both fall into the category of the sport of football, there is a world of difference between the two. Former Ball State offensive lineman Danny Pinter found that out soon after he became the 29th Cardinal drafted into the NFL when the Indianapolis Colts selected him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft last April.
Sports 9/22/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Watching sports virtually can be just as exciting as the in-person experience By Connor Smith There are plenty of pros that come with watching a sporting event from the comfort of your own room as opposed to from the stands.
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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