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Freshman center Payton Sparks (5) shoots a free throw against Buffalo on Jan. 14, 2022, at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. Sparks was 8-9 in free throws during the game. Amber Pietz, DN

3 takeaways from Ball State's loss to Toledo

 Ball State Men's Basketball traveled to Toledo and lost 83-70 for its third consecutive loss against Mid-American Conference opponents. The young Cardinals have been tested early on in conference play, as they have gone against three top teams in the MAC. 




Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson prepares to shoot agasint the Washington Wizards March 17, 2018. Stephenson returned to the Pacers Jan. 1 after signing a 10-Day COVID-19 hardship deal. Photo Credit: Keith Allison, KeithAllisonPhoto

Cobb: The Pacers should sign Stephenson for the remainder of the season

In Stephenson’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse debut Jan. 5, he recorded 30 points and five assists off the bench in a 129-121 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. He subbed in with six minutes left in the first quarter, and scored 20 consecutive points, including a buzzer beating 3-point shot to end the quarter. 


Participants march Jan. 20, 2020, for Ball State's MLK Unity March down McKinley Avenue. 2020's march was the only other Unity March in the past five years besides 2022's scheduled march because other marches were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor weather. Bailey Cline, DN File

Ball State's Unity Week 2022 schedule

Ball State's 42nd annual Unity Week celebration is kicking off in January this year, beginning with the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The week will welcome more in-person gatherings than last year, including the signature Unity March, and will end with the Jan. 22 Beneficence Conference.


Keep Your AirPods Safe With a Stylish Case

Since their debut from Apple in 2016, Airpods have quickly become the latest trend, and for a good reason. Not only are these wireless headphones stylish, sleek, and a tech trend, but they’re convenient. So if you run your own business or work on your phone most of the day, these allow you to take calls while staying hands-free. 



Graduate Student Quinn Iasscson (5) serves the ball towards the Tusculum University side of the net Jan. 15 at Worthern Arena. Iasscson had 5 aces against the Pioneers, winning their second game of the year. Eli Houser, DN

Cardinals lethal from the service line in Tusculum sweep

Led by graduate student setter Quinn Isaacson and senior middle blocker Felix Egharevba at the service line, the Cardinals had 14 service aces in the match compared to the Pioneer’s zero, as Ball State won by scores of 25-15, 25-7 and 25-15.