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Senior outside attacker Kaleb Jenness serves the ball during a game against Lindenwood Feb. 24 at Worthen Arena. Jenness had 21 kills during the game. Jamie Howell DN

Men’s volleyball defeats Ohio State in 5 sets on the road

 Ball State Men’s Volleyball traveled to Columbus, Ohio, March 16 for a matchup with Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association rival Ohio State. The Cardinals and Buckeyes went to five sets, but Ball State came away with the close victory. Here are three takeaways: 


Student Government Association (SGA) Sen. Kyle Wickizer motions to table the "Creating an Appeals Process for Lost Representation" resolution indefinitely March 16, 2022. The resolution was not tabled indefinitely but it was voted down in SGA. Richard Kann, DN

SGA votes on organization and residence hall representation, introduces gender-inclusive bathroom resolution

Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) had a heavy focus on student representation in their meeting Wednesday, March 16. An amendment about creating an appeals process for lost representation was voted on. The amendment proposed to create a separate board, the Appeals Board, to consider the appeals of organizations and residence halls that lost representation.



Freshman center Payton Sparks looks to pass to a teammate in a game against Akron March 1 at Worthen Arena. Sparks had six rebounds during the game. Amber Pietz, DN

Payton Sparks to enter transfer portal

Following the departure of Ball State men’s basketball head coach James Whitford, standout freshman center Payton Sparks announced via a Twitter post that he intends to enter the transfer portal.


Members of the Ball State Women's Basketball team celebrate after senior Blake Smith hits a three-pointer in their game against Eastern Michigan University Mar. 5 at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals rotated their entire bench into the line up on Senior Night. Eli Houser, DN

Unselfish approach: Ball State Women’s Basketball reflects on its cultural development and close bonds after earning WNIT berth

Ball State’s roster fluctuated throughout the offseason and regular season. Three freshmen joined the Cardinals, three seniors graduated, multiple players transferred and players got injured, including redshirt junior Anna Clephane. Sallee said the Cardinals’ ability to adapt and overcome adversity was one of the stories of the season. 



Freshman infielder Zach Lane, senior left-handed pitcher Lukas Jaksich and junior first baseman Trenton Quartermaine celebrate after an inning March 20, 2021, at First Merchants Ballpark. The Cardinals won their second game of the day 3-2 against Western Michigan. Jaden Whiteman, DN

Ball State wins 3 of 4 against Eastern Michigan

 On March 13, Ball State defeated Eastern Michigan (3-10, 1-3 MAC) in both games of the doubleheader. Junior transfer catcher/designated hitter Matthew Rivera personified Maloney’s description of the Cardinals attitude.  


Early taste of spring

Spring is just around the corner and it sure felt like it today! Weather Forecaster Adam Feick has the latest on what you can expect for these last few days of winter.