While millions watched the University of Michigan defeat the University of Washington to win the NCAA Football National Championship in front of 72,808 fans in Houston, Indiana Pacer fans were otherwise occupied, holding their breath as they watched their star guard Tyrese Haliburton carried off the court by his teammates after a scary fall.
After picking up wins in the semifinals, Delta and Yorktown will face off in the championship game of the Delaware County Tournament.
In the quarterfinals of the Delaware County boys' basketball tournament, both Delta and Wapahani took victories to advance to Friday's semifinal round.
Here are the candidates for the Delaware County Athlete of the Week from the week of 1/3-1/10.
In the first round of the Delaware County girls' basketball tournament, both Wapahani and Yorktown advanced with wins over Daleville and Cowan.
The Cardinals (8-7, 0-3 MAC) fell 80-76 to preseason Mid-American Conference (MAC) favorite, Akron (11-4, 3-0 MAC). Ball State hits the road for its next contest, another MAC contest against Toledo (9-6, 3-0 MAC) in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.
Four Cardinals scored in double-figures as Ball State fell 80-76 to Akron.
Since the time when the Delaware County high school basketball tournament was first constructed, the Burris Owls and Muncie Central Bearcats have not been included.
Ally Becki led Ball State with 20 points as the Cardinals defeated Akron 71-64 in overtime.
Ball State men's basketball (8-6, 0-2 MAC) lost for the fourth game in a row when key turnovers helped guide Central Michigan (8-6, 1-1 MAC) to a 71-65 win. The Cardinals host MAC opponent Akron Tuesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. in their next attempt at snapping their losing streak.
The Cardinals captured their sixth-straight win after defeating Akron 71-64.
Ball State men's basketball (8-6, 0-2 MAC) lost its fourth-straight game and second MAC contest of the season in a tight matchup to Central Michigan (8-6, 1-1 MAC). The Cardinals stay at home for its next contest, hosting MAC foe Akron Tuesday, January 9, at 7 p.m.
The Cardinals (8-5, 0-1 MAC) fell 82-69 to Kent State (8-5, 1-0 MAC) on the road in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) opener for each side. Ball State returns to action Saturday, Jan. 6, against Central Michigan (5-8, 0-1 MAC) in Muncie, Indiana, at 2 p.m.
In their first Mid-American Conference game of the season, the Cardinals fell to Kent State 82-69.
Ball State lost consecutive games for the first time this season, falling to 8-4 on the season after a 80-63 loss to Minnesota (9-3). The Cardinals return to action Tuesday, Jan. 2 in the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) contest of their season, traveling to Kent State (7-3).
Ball State fell to Minnesota in its final game of 2023. Here are four takeaways from the contest.
Delta senior Jackson Wors was voted as the Delaware County High School Athlete of the Week for the week of 12/6-12/13.
Here are some results from Delaware County sporting events from 12/11-12/16.
Ball State fans traveled to Indianapolis to support the Cardinals in the Indy Classic.
Indianapolis native Davion Bailey returned to the court for the Cardinals' game against Indiana State in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
