Sports 2/27/2020, 3:00pm Participation in Ball State’s Judo club is on the rise, and it’s not just the men By Drew Pierce As the only collegiate club of the 10 that make up Indiana Judo Inc., Ball State has another outlying difference. Of the 25 official members in Ball State’s club, 13 are women.
Sports 2/27/2020, 12:00pm Pierce: MLB Commissioner is killing baseball as we know it By Drew Pierce We thought Roger Goodell was bad for the NFL, but I think Manfred is taking over as the worst commissioner in America. And here is why.
Basketball 2/27/2020, 10:11am Ball State counts on defense, toughness, trust in positive season By Daric Clemens Throughout the 2019-20 campaign of the Ball State Women’s Basketball team, the Cardinals have keyed in on their physicality and toughness, which has led to them being a top defensive team in the Mid-American Conference and nearing the 20-win mark, as they currently sit at 19-8, 11-4 MAC.
Basketball 2/26/2020, 10:37pm Finishing down the stretch key for Ball State in season sweep of Toledo By Grant Covey One constant that has been surrounding the Cardinals this season is playing from start to finish. Playing in close games has been consistent throughout the entire season. Wednesday’s conference tilt against Toledo (11-15, 6-9 MAC) proved to be no different. Ball State Women’s Basketball (19-8, 11-4 MAC) defeated the Rockets 66-60 in a physical game from start to finish.
Basketball 2/26/2020, 12:00pm Cardinals looking to roll off complete finish in final stretch of regular season By Jack Williams In a 71-61 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday, the Cardinals held the lead for 98 percent of the game and limited Michael Flowers, one of the top scorers in the Mid-American Conference, to just two points. The key to Ball State's success, a complete defensive presence.
Basketball 2/25/2020, 10:38pm Interior defense propels Cardinals past Western Michigan By Ian Hansen With a first-round bye in the Mid-American Conference up for grabs and just three games left, Ball State Men’s Basketball (16-12, 9-6 MAC) needed a win. The Cardinals took down Western Michigan (11-17, 4-11) 71-61 to stay in a tie with Buffalo as the fourth seed.
Sports 2/25/2020, 12:00pm Clemens: Sports are a vital part of society, can be important for one’s well-being By Daric Clemens I am addicted to sports and everything that comes with it, and it has helped build who I am today, and I think that it has the power to assist others in bettering your life.
Volleyball 2/24/2020, 4:27pm The Shondell Effect By Jack Williams Two names hold the significance of royalty in Delaware County.
Softball 2/24/2020, 12:00pm Ball State secures Hilltopper Classic Championship after posting undefeated weekend By Charleston Bowles Ball State Softball captured its first championship of the season in Bowling Green, Kentucky, over the weekend. After an impressive set of performances, the Cardinals finished with a comeback victory to seize the title.
Baseball 2/24/2020, 12:00pm Grit, bullpen, clutch hits lead Ball State to series win over Houston Baptist By Zach Piatt In 14 seasons as Ball State’s head coach, Rich Maloney had never taken the Cardinals to Texas. He did this past weekend, and he left Sunday with a winning record in the Lone Star State after taking two of three from Houston Baptist.
Golf 2/24/2020, 9:50am Kim lifts Ball State past 5 MAC rivals By Drew Pierce Ball State Women’s Golf travelled to Arizona and took fifth place in the annual Rio Verde Invitational this past weekend.
Gymnastics 2/23/2020, 5:42pm Ball State overcomes full point deficit in final rotation to beat Kent State By Jack Williams and Hunter Skillman Ball State defeated Kent State 194.575 to 194.450, advancing to 9-4 on the season. They also recorded a season-high on bars of 48.825.
Basketball 2/23/2020, 11:59am When Cardinals needed a spark most, Coleman and Bumbalough delivered By Ian Hansen When the Cardinals needed a spark in their 61-55 win over Eastern Michigan, freshman guard Luke Bumbalough and redshirt freshman guard Jarron Coleman answered.
Basketball 2/23/2020, 10:00am 4 takeaways from Ball State’s road loss at Eastern Michigan By Grant Covey Close margins of victory have been the theme for Ball State Women’s Basketball this season. On Saturday it saw yet another game decided by 10 points or fewer. This time, it was Eastern Michigan that was able to take the slight edge over the Cardinals 61-58. Here are four takeaways from the Cardinals’ first loss in February.
Volleyball 2/23/2020, 12:08am Walton records 400th win in comeback at Loyola-Chicago By Connor Smith The win was the first for the Cardinals in Chicago since 1999. However, what mattered most for the team was the victory marked head coach Joel Walton’s 400th win at Ball State.
Basketball 2/22/2020, 5:41pm Ball State heats up in final stretch for season sweep of Eastern Michigan By Jack Williams After coming up short in the final stretch against Bowling Green and Western Michigan, a huge 26-6 run in the final 10 minutes against Eastern Michigan gave Ball State Men's Basketball the edge they needed for a 64-55 win over the Eagles.
Basketball 2/22/2020, 3:33pm Ball State falls in final seconds against Eastern Michigan By Daric Clemens In a back-and-forth contest that went all the way down to the final possessions, turnovers stalled Ball State Women’s Basketball’s chances, as it fell to Eastern Michigan 61-58.
Track and Field 2/21/2020, 10:51pm Trust, togetherness key for Track and Field going to MAC Indoor championship By Matt Sharp Trust makes it possible to rely on one another to do what is right, even when nobody is watching. Togetherness makes it easier to reach out for help when it is needed. These are two characteristics of Ball State Track and Field.
Volleyball 2/21/2020, 10:14pm Slow start, inconsistencies hurt Ball State against No. 14 Purdue Fort Wayne By Connor Smith Road trips and rivalries — two aspects of sport that do not necessarily come easy to many players. Beginning a five-match road trip against MIVA opponents, that was the case for Ball State Men’s Volleyball in a 3-1 loss to No. 14 Purdue Fort Wayne Friday.
Basketball 2/21/2020, 10:00am Leading through example: Brachen Hazen is the spirit every team needs By Ian Hansen Brachen Hazen loves to joke. He even loves to make fun of his teammates, but he also knows when to cut it out and pick up a player if they make a mistake and help them move on to the next play.
News 5/6/2020, 12:50pm Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns announces plans to reopen campus By Staff Reports
News 5/15/2020, 7:50pm Muncie, Ball State police investigate reports of shot fired on New York Avenue
News 5/11/2020, 4:08pm Ball State student files lawsuit seeking reimbursement for tuition, other fees
Solutions by The State News.