ZUVER: Ball State women’s basketball could be in for a ‘rankings problem’ down the road

By Caleb Zuver / February 2, 2024

The Cardinals have been ranked third in the collegeinsider.com mid-major poll (rankings for a number of non-Power-Five conferences) for eight straight weeks. After its Jan. 21 win against the fourth-ranked team in that poll, Toledo, Ball State got six votes from various coaches around the country to be in the USA Today top 25 coaches poll the following week. This week, it got 11 votes in that poll.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Muncie Central boys basketball snaps seven-game losing streak with chaotic victory against Marion

By David Moore / February 2, 2024

Despite gameplay suspended for 20 minutes after a court-clearing brawl, Muncie Central won its first game of 2024 with a victory against North Central Conference foe Marion. Muncie Central will remain at home for its next game to take on Pendleton Heights (9-10) Feb 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL

"We can't deviate:" Even with loss, the Eagles are where they want to be

By Zach Carter / February 1, 2024

Senior Jackson Wors led the Eagles with 19 points as the blue and gold fell to Greenfield-Central 45-41. 

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

“Work of art:” Ball State women’s basketball defeats Kent State to move to 9-0 in the Mid-American Conference

By Elijah Poe / January 31, 2024

Sallee said the group has a will to win games. He said everyone on the team trusts everybody. With trust, the team is able to win with so many options, causing problems for any opponent. 

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SPORTS

3 takeaways from Ball State women’s basketball’s win over Kent State

By Caleb Zuver / January 31, 2024

Ball State’s Jan. 27 against Eastern Michigan saw them assist on 21 of their 28 field goals. It’s a trend that head coach Brady Sallee said is a “barometer” for how well their offense is running. 

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Addy Barnes wins Delaware County High School Athlete of the Week, candidates for 1/24-1/31

By Staff Reports / January 31, 2024

Addy Barnes was voted as the Ball State Daily News Delaware County Athlete of the Week for the week of 1/17-1/24. 

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL

Yorktown ends season with sectional loss to Jay County

By Kyle Stout / January 31, 2024

Despite a third-quarter comeback, the Tigers could not get over the hump and fell to Jay County 56-48. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State men's basketball falls to Bowling Green, continues to struggle against cream of MAC crop

By Kyle Smedley / January 30, 2024

Ball State (11-10, 3-6 MAC) fell 81-72 to Bowling Green (15-6, 6-3 MAC) to snap a previous two-game win streak. The Cardinals return to action Saturday, Feb. 3 when they travel to Kalamazoo for a 2 p.m. contest against Western Michigan (8-13, 5-4 MAC).

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

4 takeaways from Ball State's loss to Bowling Green

By Zach Carter / January 30, 2024

Despite having four Cardinals in double-digits, Ball State fell to Bowling Green 81-72. 

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BASKETBALL

Muncie Burris defeats Mississinewa Valley

By Ethan Hunt / January 30, 2024

The Owls led 13-5 at the end of the first and then led 28-14 at halftime. The Blackhawks were able to cut the lead down to 6 a couple of times in the third quarter but were unable to take a lead.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Delaware County results from 1/22-1/27

By Staff Reports / January 29, 2024

Here are some results from Delaware County sporting events from 1/22-1/27.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

'There's no shortcutting success:' Ball State defeats Northern Illinois 81-71

By Zach Carter / January 27, 2024

Basheer Jihad recorded his seventh double-double as the Cardinals defeated the Huskies 81-71. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

4 takeaways from Ball State's win over Northern Illinois

By Calvin Scott / January 27, 2024

The Cardinals' seven-man rotation came together to beat the Huskies in multiple statistical categories. 

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Becki, Ball State women’s basketball earn 12th straight win over Eastern Michigan

By Caleb Zuver / January 27, 2024

After the win against Toledo Sunday night, Ball State handled Miami (OH) Jan. 24. Saturday afternoon ended up being their third game in a span of six days. Because the win against the Rockets was an important one emotionally, Sallee said knew his team would embrace the task at hand. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

‘Confidence is key:' Ball State men’s basketball’s Basheer Jihad has been the consistent bright spot for the struggling Cardinals

By Kyle Smedley / January 26, 2024

After Ball State’s four leading scorers left the program, Basheer Jihad has become the Cardinals’ No. 1 option in 2023-24.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Jacob Grim wins Delaware County High School Athlete of the Week, candidates for 1/17-1/24

January 25, 2024

Jacob Grim was voted as the Ball State Daily News Delaware County Athlete of the Week for the week of 1/10-1/17. 

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Falling back on standards: Ball State women’s basketball defeats Miami (OH)

By Elijah Poe / January 24, 2024

Hung up during shoot around pregame, signs were draped up for players to see. Although each of them reads a different word or saying, head coach Brady Sallee said they all are tied together with one big one. “Fight for your culture.” 

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

3 takeaways from Ball State women’s basketball win over Miami (OH)

By Caleb Zuver / January 24, 2024

12-for-15. 80 percent. That’s what the Cardinals shot from the field in the second quarter Wednesday night. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State clears 11-point hurdle; defeats Buffalo on the road

By Zach Carter / January 23, 2024

The Cardinals defeated the Bulls behind five double-digit scorers and one double-double.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

“It’s everything:” Ball State women’s basketball defeats Toledo in primetime matchup

By Elijah Poe / January 21, 2024

While being on CBS Sports Network, the community showed up, the students showed up, the band and all, it was the whole package for head coach Brady Sallee, he said.