Basketball 1/11/2020, 4:54pm Heart, toughness help Ball State knock off Eastern Michigan By Daric Clemens Ball State Women’s Basketball's performances in second halves this season so far has helped it be successful in the win column. The Cardinals were even better again in the second half against Eastern Michigan, and it was enough for them to come out on top to extend their current win streak to seven games straight.
Basketball 1/11/2020, 10:00am 4 takeaways from Ball State’s 75-60 road loss to Akron By Ian Hansen Ball State Men’s Basketball had Akron on the brink of defeat, but a second-half lapse ultimately was the deciding factor in the Cardinals’ 75-60 loss. Akron has yet to lose at home, and Friday night was no different, as the Zips moved to 10-0 on their stomping grounds. Here are four takeaways.
Basketball 1/10/2020, 11:44pm Cowan defeats Daleville for first time since 2015-16 season By Evan Weaver Friday night’s conference rivalry game between Cowan and Daleville had everything from a full crowd and a homecoming celebration to a loud atmosphere and the Blackhawks’ first victory over their rival in four years.
Basketball 1/10/2020, 11:10pm Blackford gets revenge on conference opponent Madison-Grant By Grant Covey Friday night’s Central Indiana Conference matchup was different for the Bruins. Their third-year head coach Jerry Hoover would miss the game because he was hospitalized this week due to having pneumonia. He left the keys to his son and assistant coach Don Hoover. The absence of the team’s head coach did not distract Blackford from defeating Madison-Grant, 93-74.
Volleyball 1/10/2020, 10:09pm "Pretty mediocre" offense enough for Ball State to sweep season opener By Connor Smith In volleyball, many teams would describe a sweep on opening night as an ideal way to start a new season. Ball State Men’s Volleyball did just that Friday in a 3-0 victory over Belmont Abbey. However, head coach Joel Walton described his team’s offensive rhythm as “pretty mediocre.”
Basketball 1/9/2020, 12:04pm 4 takeaways from Ball State Women’s Basketball’s 6th consecutive win By Grant Covey On Wednesday night, Ball State traveled to take on Bowling Green in midweek action. The game saw plenty of highs and lows for both teams, but it was the Cardinals who were able to connect on the shots when it mattered.
Sports 1/9/2020, 12:00pm Pierce: XFL’s new rules could actually be great By Drew Pierce Despite a shaky past that has tarnished the XFL brand, it will be interesting to see how the new set of rules will help fan engagement and overall enjoyment from the teams and spectators alike.
Volleyball 1/9/2020, 11:43am Consistency remains key for Ball State Men’s Volleyball heading into 2020 By Connor Smith Coming off a quarterfinal exit in last season’s Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tournament, Ball State will rely on a greater sense of cohesion and an improved offense in hopes of gaining its first MIVA title since 2002.
Basketball 1/8/2020, 10:45pm Ball State shows resilience in overtime win against Bowling Green By Daric Clemens Ball State Women’s Basketball had a chance to extend two streaks and they took full advantage of the opportunity as they knocked off Bowling Green, 86-80.
Basketball 1/8/2020, 1:31pm Ball State Men’s Basketball aims for consistency in competitive MAC schedule By Jack Williams Ball State Men's Basketball looks to stay consistent in its next 16 games in hopes to win a MAC Championship. The Cardinals are already 2-0 in MAC play with wins over Toledo and Buffalo.
Basketball 1/8/2020, 11:26am Teague’s performance, consistent defense leads Ball State to early MAC success By Grant Covey Redshirt senior forward Tahjai Teague has been the leading force on defense in this winning stretch. In Tuesday’s 88-68 conference victory against Buffalo, Ball State used that same recipe for success that has worked in the past: Stop the opponent on defense to create open looks on offense.
Basketball 1/7/2020, 11:21pm All-around performance leads Cardinals past defending MAC Champions By Ian Hansen Buffalo has had Ball State Men’s Basketball’s number since 2017. Tuesday night was different. The Cardinals defeated the Bulls, 88-68, and remain undefeated in Mid-American Conference play.
Sports 1/7/2020, 12:47pm Clemens: The Patriots’ dynasty is over, Tom Brady’s story is not. By Daric Clemens With the feeling that the Patriots’ dominance is coming to an end, Brady’s window to find success in the league isn’t fully shut yet.
Basketball 1/4/2020, 4:19pm Ball State uses ‘Toughness’ to take down Kent State in MAC opener By Grant Covey Ultimately, it was Ball State Women’s Basketball that got the upper hand on Kent State, 66-62. Using a defensive approach to the game, the Cardinals’ captured their fifth straight win and their first in conference play.
Basketball 1/4/2020, 1:31pm Defense highlights Cardinals conference opening win over Toledo By Ian Hansen Effort and toughness. That is how head coach James Whitford described senior forward Kyle Mallers and the Cardinal defense in Ball State Men’s Basketball’s 61-57 victory over Toledo on Friday.
Basketball 12/30/2019, 10:56pm Dominant 2nd half powers Ball State past Urbana By Daric Clemens Ball State Women’s Basketball (8-4, 0-0 MAC) made its return to Worthen Arena Monday after not having a contest on its home floor for 23 days. The Cardinals showed signs of rust after the holiday break but turned their play around in the second half and came away with a convincing 84-49 victory against Urbana (7-6, 3-3 AMC).
Basketball 12/25/2019, 5:37pm Ball State finishes off Portland after slow start in Diamond Head Classic finale By Jack Williams A lackluster start by both teams eventually saw Ball State Men's Basketball jump out in the second half against Portland or a 61-46 win to wrap up the Diamond Head Classic.
Basketball 12/24/2019, 1:51pm Ball State edged out by UTEP, drops second game of Diamond Head Classic By Jack Williams Another strong shooting performance from the opposition and a long scoring drought in the second half proved costly for Ball State Men's Basketball in a 71-70 loss to UTEP.
Basketball 12/23/2019, 2:08pm Tahjai Teague played like 'Junkyard Dog' in Ball State loss to No.22 Washington By Ian Hansen Head coach James Whitford described redshirt senior forward Tahjai Teague’s performance as a “Junkyard dog” in Ball State's 85-64 loss to No. 22 Washington in the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii.
Basketball 12/21/2019, 6:48pm Ball State completes tournament sweep defeating New Mexico By Daric Clemens Ball State Women’s Basketball will return to Muncie on a hot streak after finishing with a 3-0 record in the Lobo Invitational following their convincing win over New Mexico Friday, 70-57.
opinion 1/28/2020, 12:41pm Letter to the Editor: Dear Shaheen Borna, 'the student owes you an apology'
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