Ball State Women's Basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) fell to Toledo (23-4, 14-2) 72-70 in the final home game of the season. In a game that came down to the wire, here are four takeaways.
The Wapahani Raiders have now defeated the Yorktown Tigers twice this season. The first time was in the county championship game. The second was Saturday’s regular season match at Yorktown high school where the Raiders won 54-46.
Ball State Women's Basketball (22-5, 12-2 MAC) fell to Northern Illinois (14-11, 6-8 MAC) 84-77 in the Cardinals' first loss since Jan. 11. Ball State returns to action Feb. 22 against Western Michigan (10-15, 5-8 MAC) at 6:30 p.m. in Muncie, Indiana.
Last Tuesday, Muncie Central senior guard Daniel Harris sank a game-winning shot against Pendleton Heights (6-15, 0-7 HHC). Last night, he did it again as he sank a 3-pointer to defeat the Yorktown Tigers 41-38. Following the game, one Muncie Central fan said that the team should only play on Tuesdays.
Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) defeated Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC) 61-56 in a contest decided by the Cardinals' defense forcing 23 turnovers. Ball State returns to action Feb. 15 against Ohio (5-18, 3-9 MAC) at 6:30 p.m. in Muncie, Ind.
Through offensive scoring runs, efficient defense and a standout performance, Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) jumped out to the best Mid-American Conference (MAC) start in program history with a 61-56 win over Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC).
On Friday night, Wes-Del took on the Eastbrook Panthers. Before the game started, each Warrior walked across the court with their grandparents. Wes-Del head coach John McGlothin thought that was the only ceremony taking place. The PA announcer then told the crowd that coach Mcglothin would be retiring following the end of this season. Then numerous former players and coaches walked through the gymnasium doors to hug and talk to the 30-year career coach.
Ball State Women's Basketball (19-4, 8-1 MAC) defeated Kent State (14-7, 6-4 MAC) 80-71 in its continuous pursuit towards the No. 1 seed in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Cardinals return to action Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. against Eastern Michigan (12-9, 4-6 MAC) in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Ball State Women's Basketball (19-4, 8-1 MAC) defeated Kent State (14-7, 6-4 MAC) 80-71. The Cardinals are back in action Feb. 8 when they take on Eastern Michigan (11-9, 3-7 MAC) at 7 p.m. in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
When young kids are asking high school basketball players for their autographs after a game, they must have done something right. On Thursday night, the Wapahani Raiders defeated the Cowan Blackhawks 93-52. Head coach Matt Luce was very happy with how his team performed.
Ball State Women's Basketball (17-4, 6-1 MAC) defeated Ohio (3-16, 1-7 MAC) 78-58 in head coach Brady Sallee's 200th win at Ball State. The Cardinals return to action against Northern Illinois (10-9, 2-6 MAC) Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Muncie, Ind.
The Burris Owls have now won their last four games. Their latest victory was this Friday night’s matchup against the Seton Catholic Cardinals. The red-hot Owls defended Ball Gymnasium as they soared past the visitors 48-32. But this win was special for the home team for a few reasons. First, it was homecoming week. Second, this is the same Owls team that started the season 0-8.
Who is Caleb Elliott? Most high schoolers might be asleep at 9 a.m. on a winter Saturday morning. But not Elliott. The senior hops out of bed and gets dressed. He heads to the school he’s been to all week. Elliott, a wide receiver and point guard for the Eagles football and basketball teams, is not going for a practice. Delta runs a program called “The Future Eagles.” It allows elementary kids to play team basketball inside the school’s gym.
Ball State Women's Basketball (15-4, 5-1 MAC) defeated Central Michigan (3-14, 1-5 MAC) 71-62 in a contest that saw the Chippewas test the Cardinals. Ball State returns to action Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. against Akron (13-4, 4-2 MAC) in Muncie, Ind.
Ball State Women’s Basketball improved to 5-1 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) for the first time since the 2016-17 season with a win over Central Michigan (3-14, 1-5 in MAC) 71-61.
On Friday, the Delta Eagles (10-5, 1-2 HHC) welcomed Pendleton Heights (4-11, 0-4 HHC) to Muncie as the two Hoosier Heritage Conference (HHC) teams would battle it out in a game that came down to the final minutes. The hometown Eagles would not disappoint as they outlasted the Arabians 60-56. Even though every win is good in high school basketball, this win was special for the Eagles.
“Jobs not done,” said junior Isaac Andrews after his team, Wapahani, defeated Delta in the quarterfinal round of the Delaware County high school basketball tournament Jan. 13. The Wapahani girls squad also made the championship on their side of the county tournament. After the boys team won, their head coach, Matt Luce, wanted to see history. The Raiders had never had both teams win the championship in the same year. Until now.
In a contest that saw Anna Clephane and Thelma Dis Agustsdottir make an impact in Ball State Women's Basketball's record books, the Cardinals (13-4, 3-1 MAC) defeated Miami (OH) (6-11, 1-3 MAC) 92-61. Ball State returns to action Jan. 18 at Buffalo (7-5, 2-1 MAC) at 6 p.m.
Ball State Women's Basketball (13-4, 3-1 MAC) defeated Miami (OH) (6-11, 1-3 MAC) 92-61 in a contest that saw the Cardinals bounce back from a slow start and two tenured players achieve major career accomplishments.
On Friday night, the semifinal round of the Delaware County Boys High School Basketball tournament was completed. After two very different games, we now know who will play for the championship on Saturday night at 8 p.m.
