After losing to Eastern Michigan last week, Christine Bader decided it was time for a change.
After 15 matches this season, she decided to mix up the doubles order to try to provide a spark for her team's March 31 match at Toledo.
Bader was pleased with the results.
"Paola Rodriguez at 2 just played amazing and kind of took over that match and got Sarah (Hebble) playing a lot better as well," Bader said.
The new doubles lineup starts freshmen Courtney Wild and Ashlyn Rang at the No. 1 spot, Hebble and Rodriguez at No. 2 and sophomore Kristel Sanders and junior Lauren Pickrel at No. 3.
Ball State will play Western Michigan and Bowling Green this weekend.
The team is on a six-game skid, but will only play home matches until its season concludes.
Bader hopes a fresh slate of home matches brings a fresh start for the team.
"It's definitely nice to be back," she said. "We've been on the road for so long; I think the girls are excited to play at our home courts with our fans and supporters here."
The Cardinals will play Western Michigan Friday at 1 p.m., and Bowling Green Saturday at 1 p.m.
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