“Oh wow, this has really changed,” Harris said. "This has changed so much — my word."
Emotions were not only running high for Ball State Field Hockey (7-10, 2-3 MAC) at Briner Sunday for Senior night, but to gain momentum going into the MAC playoffs facing Miami (10-7, 4-1 MAC). Coming into the game the cardinals held a 2-2 conference record which is just enough to hold a playoff spot for the time being.
KENT, Ohio — Freshman Ball State forward Sam Kambol sprinted towards the Kent State goal after corralling the ball near midfield.
At halftime of the Homecoming game, Ball State led 17-7 over Akron. The Cardinals had more yards, more possession and a habit of coming out strong in the second half. But the Zips came back to win 35-25. “We’re all disappointed, me included,” head coach Mike Neu said.
But some missed chances caught up to Ball State (4-4, 1-3 MAC) in the final two quarters, as the Zips (4-4, 3-1) scored 21 unanswered on their way to a 35-25 road win Oct. 22.
Quarter updates from Scheumann Stadium as Ball State (4-3) takes on Mid-American Conference opponent Akron (4-3) on Oct. 22.
Renovations for Schmidt/Wilson halls in the Johnson West Complex (formerly called Johnson B) are coming along nicely with construction on top of schedule.
Tayler Persons is eligible to play after sitting out last year as a transfer per NCAA rules. He averaged 13.1 points and 3.7 assists per game during his freshman year at Northern Kentucky.
Head coach Bob Thomas said the pair showed leadership from the beginning, when they were freshmen stepping through the doors of Lewellen Aquatic Center for the first time.
Marchers in the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band (POMA) might not have to provide their own instruments for much longer.
Ball State Homecoming Week continues on with Bed Races Oct. 21 on Riverside Avenue. Ball State organizations competed to win the title of Bed Race Champion 2016.
Temperatures are a lot cooler out today than they have been in recent days; the high temperature only expected to reach the high 50s.
To take home the win for this year's Homecoming, you can add several things to your outfit.
Kendall Davies, the Homecoming Committee's publicity and social media chair, is involved in a lot on campus. But at this time of the year, almost all of Davies' energy is put into making Homecoming the best it can be.
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A controlled chaos of shouting, slamming doors and (almost) broken dreams made up one of the last dress rehearsals of “[sic],” the newest play in the Strother Studio Series, before opening night Oct. 21.
