Kyle Smedley
Articles
Past Ball State athletes and staff reflect about the progression of acceptance for LGBTQ+ athletics, as well as navigating their own struggles
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community comes with peaks and valleys, especially for these former Ball State athletes and staff.
‘I Bleed Purple:' Standing at 96 years old, the Muncie Fieldhouse has made a lasting impact on the entire state of Indiana
12 people from the past and present reflect on their memories of the historic Muncie Fieldhouse. Nearing its 100th birthday, the Muncie Fieldhouse continues to be celebrated by community members, alumni and current players or staff.
Amidst a sea of change, familiar faces chime in on Ball State football's outlook after 2024 spring game
Complete with another QB1 competition, the transfer portal causing confusion, losses and gains, and new-look offenses and defenses, Ball State football's 2024 spring game felt like the introduction of a new era for the Cardinals after a 4-8 2023 season.
SMEDLEY: After three years, my personal connection to Ball State women's basketball momentarily overcame professionalism
This will likely be my last week ever covering this program, but no matter where I am, this group will always have my support due to a deep personal connection that spans across professional boundaries.
Through the Cardinals' bench mob, Ball State women's basketball has a constant source of energy to encourage success
Whether it's the trio of Sydney Bolden, Hailey Smith and Olivia Smith or assistant athletic trainer Brad Bunten, Ball State women's basketball can always count on energy from its bench. Head coach Brady Sallee said this enthusiasm fosters wins, in which the Cardinals have 28.
Disappointed yet optimistic: Members of Ball State men’s basketball reflect on the season and the future of the program
Ball State men’s basketball failed to reach the MAC Tournament for the first time since its inception. The Cardinals finished ninth place in the Mid-American Conference with a below .500 record.
'This team and this moment:' An acclaimed Ball State women's basketball team looks to use experience and confidence to win MAC title
The No. 2 seeded Cardinals’ (16-2 MAC) first round contest is set for approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, against No. 7 seed Ohio (11-18, 8-10 MAC) in the third contest of the day.
Ball State men's basketball fails to reach MAC Tournament with loss to Bowling Green
The Cardinals (15-16, 7-11 MAC) failed to give themselves a chance at earning the No. 8 seed in the upcoming MAC Tournament with a 80-70 loss to Bowling Green (19-12, 10-8 MAC) in Ohio. In addition to Ball State's loss, Western Michigan (12-19, 9-9 MAC) defeated Akron (21-10, 13-5 MAC) 90-84 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Ball State mens basketball stays alive in MAC Tournament contention, beats Kent State
The Cardinals (15-15, 7-10 MAC), without leading scorer Basheer Jihad, won 76-69 against Kent State (15-15, 8-9 MAC) Ball State has its final game of the season Friday, March 8, when the Cardinals travel to Bowling Green, Ohio, to take on the Falcons (18-12, 9-8 MAC) at 7 p.m.
