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Ben Carr said he grew up a Purdue University fan. A Zionsville native, Carr said he regularly attended basketball games at Mackey Arena and football games at Ross-Ade Stadium with consistently packed crowds.
Ball State University’s Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell met with Mike Neu as soon as he could following the conclusion of the 2023 season. After the Cardinals lost a one-possession game to Miami (OH) to finish their season 4-8, Mitchell gave Neu the next day off and scheduled a meeting for the morning of Monday, Nov. 27 to mull over the season.
Ball State men’s basketball coaches and players alike hoped the worst was behind them after a 24-point loss to Evansville Nov. 18. After winning the next two games by more than 15 points each, it seemed like that was the case.
“I’m probably going to cry on Saturday,” Cole Pearce said.
Despite Ball State men’s basketball moving to 5-1 with a 92-74 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff, it was the same story as it has been throughout each of the Cardinals first six games this season.
“Bring the fight.”
Sidney Houston Jr. still remembers the heartbreak that came with the last game of the season in 2022. He still remembers the tears he shed after the Cardinals lost by one-point to finish the season with just five wins and no bowl eligibility.
Following Ball State football’s 34-3 win over Kent State, Marquez Cooper couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. And it wasn’t just because he rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown against his former team.
Jaclyn Kelly still remembers the day she dropped her son off at Ball State University.
“I knew this was coming,” Michael Lewis said.
Michael Lewis was nervous walking into Worthen Arena Saturday morning. Although the second-year head coach was coming off a 61-point win over Goshen to start the new campaign, he knew Ball State had a significantly larger challenge ahead in Old Dominion.\
Before those who walk into the Muncie Mission’s pantry see a pink, green, orange or yellow number lying on sign-up sheets on a plastic foldable table, they see Charlotte McKnight’s blue eyes behind thin-rimmed, silver glasses.
Nearly an hour after the 3,071 reported fans left their red seats in Worthen Arena, one man remained in uniform, putting shots up.
“I hurt for our football team right now,” Mike Neu said.
As music by artists such as Drake, Lil Baby, 21 Savage and more played from personal speakers on the floor of Worthen Arena, smiles shined brighter than the lighting setup for Ball State men’s basketball’s media day.
Mike Neu has coached 89 games as head coach of Ball State football, 58 of which coming against Mid-American Conference (MAC) schools. However, in his eight seasons as the Cardinals’ leader, he has never faced Bowling Green.
From the opening coin toss, the tone was set for a tense game at Scheumann Stadium. Homecoming festivities aside, Ball State football has its back against the wall for the remainder of the season as one more loss knocks the Cardinals out of contention for bowl eligibility.
There weren’t many people in the silver bleachers at Scheumann Stadium for Ball State’s first home game of October. It was cold, windy and rainy, and that’s not even mentioning the fact that the home team was 1-5 going into their contest against the defending conference champion Toledo Rockets.
Kyle Smedley is a third-year journalism major and writes “Meaningful Conversation” for the Daily News. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
Week one starting quarterback: Layne Hatcher, replaced in the second half.
