Mid-American Conference Basketball Tournament canceled due to coronavirus concerns

Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher announced at a press conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on March. 12 that the 2020 MAC Basketball Tournament has been canceled over concerns of Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

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Despite MAC quarterfinals loss to Eastern Michigan, Ball State credits connection, character to successful season

While the arena was empty and the Cardinals lost their quarterfinal game of the Mid-American Conference to Eastern Michigan 64-63, the season as a whole isn’t empty, as there is still hope for more tournament basketball this season. 

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Experience, maturity 'speaks volume' of Ball State Softball in 12 game road trip

The Cardinals ended with an 8-4 record over the course of the week going 4-1 in the UCF Invitational, won both games of a doubleheader against Bethune-Cookman and went 2-3 in the FIU Invitational. 

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Interior defense propels Cardinals past Western Michigan

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. 

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When Cardinals needed a spark most, Coleman and Bumbalough delivered

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. 

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Leading through example: Brachen Hazen is the spirit every team needs

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.

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Cardinals’ defense, rebounding looks to get back on track after loss to Buffalo

The game was tied at 29 at the half, but the Bulls stormed passed the Cardinals in the second half, outscoring Ball State 43-30 and ultimately winning 72-59.

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Late comeback, rebounding not enough to hold off Bowling Green

Ball State cut its 20-point deficit to three, but the Falcons ultimately held the Cardinals off with free throws, defeating them 77-71. Most teams may throw up the white flag down 20 points in the final minutes, but Coleman said he knows the team will keep fighting until the end.

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Defense, late shooting by El-Amin lead Cardinals past Northern Illinois

Ball State went on to win the game 63-59, defeating the top team in the Mid-American Conference West Division, and El-Amin led all scorers with 22 points, adding three rebounds and three assists to his total. 

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Cardinals beat Kent State on road for first time since 1999

Bill Clinton was President of the United States the last time Ball State Men’s Basketball traveled to Kent State and won. The long-awaited win finally happened, as the Cardinals defeated the Golden Flashes 62-54. 

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