Basketball 12/5/2020, 6:03pm Walton, El-Amin's late game heroics lead Cardinals to first win of season By Ian Hansen Whitford said he is pleased with the improvements by the defense. The Cardinals beat Illinois at Chicago 68-66 and held the Flames to the lowest total of an opponent all season.
Basketball 12/4/2020, 12:00pm Goals beyond basketball: K.J. Walton shares his perspective of being a sixth-year senior and plans after graduation. By Ian Hansen The sixth-year senior has been in college for more than half a decade, and basketball is all he has known his whole life. For Walton, something new was necessary.
Football 12/3/2020, 10:04am A homegrown product: Delta senior Brady Hunt will become the newest Ball State quarterback in 2021 By Evan Weaver Next season, Ball State will welcome another Muncie-based product.
Basketball 12/2/2020, 11:04pm Defense is Ball State's Achilles heel in loss to Michigan By Ian Hansen Ball State Men’s Basketball (0-2, 0-0 MAC) is now 1-10 all-time against Michigan (3-0, 0-0 Big 10). After an 84-65 loss to the Wolverines, the Cardinals remain winless.
Basketball 12/2/2020, 9:28pm Offensive woes, recurring issues continue for Ball State as it drops MAC opener against Eastern Michigan By Charleston Bowles A tale of two halves was the story Wednesday night, where Ball State Women’s Basketball (0-3, 0-1 MAC) lost 77-58 against Mid-American Conference foe Eastern Michigan (2-1, 1-1 MAC).
Basketball 12/2/2020, 4:39pm Granlund: Coaching change, new additions to the roster: What to expect from Pacers this year By Connor Granlund In preparation for a shortened 72 game season, the Indiana Pacers had a productive offseason with some significant changes to the team and coaching staff. Indiana will first be in action Saturday, Dec. 12, with a 7:00 p.m. pre-season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Basketball 11/30/2020, 10:23pm Unforced turnovers, lack of offensive continuity lead to Ball State losing its home opener against IUPUI By Charleston Bowles The Cardinals committed 21 turnovers in their 73-49 loss to IUPUI (2-0, 0-0 Horizon) Monday.
football 11/29/2020, 10:00am Cardinals' offense rallies around Caleb Huntley's absence By Ian Hansen It was up to the third-string running back, redshirt junior Tye Evans to fill the void. He did just that, as he ran for 108 yards on 25 attempts in Ball State’s 27-24 victory over the Rockets.
Football 11/28/2020, 5:46pm Ball State hangs on in final minutes, defeats Toledo in all-around performance By Connor Smith The Cardinals hung on and defeated the Rockets, 27-24, securing their first win at the Glass Bowl since 2012.
Basketball 11/25/2020, 10:13pm Ball State drops season opener after Milwaukee pulls away late in fourth quarter By Charleston Bowles A combination of offensive struggles, sloppy possessions and playing shorthanded led to Ball State Women’s Basketball (0-1, 0-0 MAC) starting its 2020-21 season with a 67-56 loss to Milwaukee (1-0, 0-0 Horizon).
Basketball 11/25/2020, 9:58pm K.J. Walton has career game for Cardinals despite loss By Ian Hansen Ball State Men’s Basketball (0-1) started off its 100th season with a 74-73 loss to Northern Kentucky (1-0), and it mirrored what happened almost exactly a year ago — a lot of missed free throws and a close game.
Basketball 11/25/2020, 12:00pm Ball State Women’s Basketball plans to use a business-like approach heading into an unpredictable season By Charleston Bowles Fast forward to Nov. 25. The Cardinals will walk on the court at Milwaukee for their season opener, with tipoff slated for 6:30 p.m.
Basketball 11/24/2020, 4:23pm Ball State Men's Basketball feels confident about season despite injuries By Ian Hansen Ball State Men’s basketball starts its season Nov. 25, as they travel to play Northern Kentucky. Head coach James Whitford believes the team has a lot of potential but knows there will be bumps in the road to reach it.
cross country 11/21/2020, 8:54pm Ball State Cross Country ends season with top 5 Mid-American Conference Championship finish By Connor Granlund Ball State Cross Country finished fifth overall in today’s Mid-American Conference Championship, the team’s highest placing since 2007. The Cardinals were led by freshman Elka Machan, who placed fourth individually in the 95 runner race. Senior Cayla Eckenroth was not far behind, finishing 11th.
Volleyball 11/20/2020, 12:00pm Taking the next step: Kia Holder is eager to show her improved leadership on the volleyball court By Charleston Bowles Entering her fourth season with Ball State, Holder finished the 2019 regular season with 153 kills — sixth on the team. She was also named MVP of the 2019 Mid-American Conference Volleyball Championship, leading the Cardinals with three kills per set.
football 11/19/2020, 10:00am Ball State Football defense comes full circle against Northern Illinois By Ian Hansen Ball State allowed Northern Illinois (0-3 MAC) to score a touchdown on the first drive of the game and again early in the second quarter. The defense showed flashes but couldn’t quite muster enough stops to force a punt.
Football 11/19/2020, 12:43am Second-half consistencies help Ball State Football retain Bronze Stalk Trophy against Northern Illinois By Connor Smith While the chilly, windy conditions Wednesday night in Muncie were similar to that of the Cardinals’ loss three years ago, Cosby’s presence played a key role in giving Ball State (2-1 MAC) the edge over Northern Illinois (0-3 MAC), defeating the Huskies 31-25.
Football 11/18/2020, 12:00pm Through his dedication and community service, Brandon Martin continues giving back to Ball State By Connor Smith Brandon Martin saw his mom tirelessly dedicate her time toward helping others, which inspired him to do the same.
Basketball 11/17/2020, 3:32pm Beyond the basket: Brachen Hazen expands his role off of the court going into his fifth year By Ian Hansen Hazen is a role model for his team and knows while letting his teammates score on him isn’t a big deal, eyes are still on him.
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.
Communities 3/25/2021, 3:00pm Muncie resident gives back to community through online home bakery Muncie Macs and More By Maya Wilkins
Volleyball 3/24/2021, 3:00pm A golden perspective: Cait Snyder played high school volleyball under four-time U.S. Olympian Lloy Ball
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