Northern Illinois
Location: DeKalb, Ill.
Founded: 1895
Enrollment: 18,277
Club sports accomplishments: The Northern Illinois men's rugby club were champions of the Chicago Area Rugby Football Union in 2010.
Famous Alumni: Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Ryan Diem, former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, actor and voice of "Homer Simpson" Dan Castellaneta.
Ball State
Location: Muncie, Ind.
Founded: 1918
Enrollment: 18,183
Club sports accomplishments: The Ball State Wizardz won the state trophy in Ultimate Frisbee in November 2010, defeating the Indy Ruckus 15-2 in the championship game.
Famous Alumni: Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Robert Brewster, medical expert Dawn Swain, former Tennessee Titans player Blaine Bishop.
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‘I Bleed Purple:' Standing at 96 years old, the Muncie Fieldhouse has made a lasting impact on the entire state of Indiana
By Kyle Smedley / April 11, 202412 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.
The Team Behind the Team: Ball State men’s basketball managers play games of their own
By Derran Cobb / April 10, 2024Division 1 men’s basketball managers play a game of their own before the team plays the next day.
CARTER: Delaware County high school winter sports awards
By Zach Carter / April 4, 2024The Ball State Daily News high school sports beat reporter Zach Carter gives his awards for the Delaware County winter sports season.
