A new regime: Ball State Men’s Volleyball’s first-year coaches prepare to lead program in a fresh direction

After taking over for former head coach Joel Walton, who spent 23 years at the helm, head coach Donan Cruz comes to Ball State after winning two NAIA Men’s Volleyball championships during his tenure at Grand View University.

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Cardinals offense fails to get anything going in road loss against Penn State

Ball State fell to Penn State 44-13 Saturday afternoon. On third downs, the Cardinals managed to go 4-of-16. Head Coach Mike Neu thought the Nittany Lions defense was as good as advertised.

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Ranieri leads Ball State Men’s Golf in first action of season

Ball State took the course for its first action of the season this past weekend in Bloomington, Indiana. The Cardinals tied 7th out of 15 teams, with a final score of 888 (+18) at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational.

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Ball State Football earns 1st win of season behind energetic atmosphere

For the first time since Nov. 2019, Scheumann Stadium was full of Cardinal fans Thursday evening. Ball State used a 24-point second half to pull away with a 31-21 victory against Western Illinois. Head coach Mike Neu was ecstatic with the atmosphere and fan turnout. 

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A natural fit: Ball State Soccer's new assistant coach reflects on adjusting to new role.

Soccer is not just a game for Ball State Soccer’s first-year assistant coach, Hannah Sullivan. It’s a way of life. Ever since she trotted onto the field at her local YMCA as a 3-year-old, Sullivan has made soccer a big part of her identity.

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Bowles: Colts starters are putting the season at risk with vaccination status

The NFL has made it clear they will not reschedule games in light of an organization's COVID outbreak. This could put several games, and quite frankly, the season, in jeopardy. If the trend continues, Indianapolis could be at a competitive disadvantage due to its players’ reluctance to get vaccinated.

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So close, yet so far: The Cardinals continue relying on their veteran experience in pursuit of a conference title

However, even after making the MAC Championship in last spring’s pandemic-abbreviated season, the Cardinals return to the field four months later with the same expectations — a MAC West Division title and a chance at the conference championship.

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Rothwell’s 8 strikeouts give Ball State victory to split weekend series with Toledo

Ball State (27-16, 21-6 MAC) used an extra inning in Sunday’s game to even the four-game series with Toledo (22-19. 12-13 MAC) over the weekend.

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Ball State Men’s Golf places 3rd at MAC Championships with 3 top 10 finishers

Ball State men’s golf finished third out of eight teams in the Mid-American Conference Championship at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana, over the weekend. 

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Cherishing every second: After being granted an extra year of eligibility, Ball State Softball’s fifth-year seniors are taking in every moment of their final season.

All of them — pitcher Alyssa Rothwell, infielder/outfielder Gabby Magnifico, outfielder Haley Dominique, infielder Janae Hogg and outfielder Kennedy Wynn — were thankful to have the opportunity to play one final season in the cardinal and white.  

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