MEN'S BASKETBALL: Ball State shifts focus to MAC West play
February 13, 2012For senior center Jarrod Jones, potentially becoming Ball State's sixth all-time leading scorer by the end of the season means very little.
For senior center Jarrod Jones, potentially becoming Ball State's sixth all-time leading scorer by the end of the season means very little.
Ball State can breath a sigh of relief now that its Mid-American Conference East Division crossover is almost over.
On Tuesday, coach Kelly Packard gathered her team in the film room, turned on the video from the Buffalo game, and made a clear point to her team.
Ball State got its fifth consecutive loss, all coming in Mid-American Conference crossover play.
Confidence often goes hand-in-hand with continuity on the court and coach Billy Taylor has switched up his starting lineup twice over the past four games looking for it.
After breaking a five-game losing streak against Kent State Wednesday, sophomore guard Shanee' Jackson and the rest Ball State women's basketball team (8-14, 3-6) will attempt to dig in and continue fighting in the Mid-American Conference.
After putting up 75 points against Kent State on Wednesday, Ball State was unable to get find its offensive groove against Buffalo on Saturday afternoon, suffering a 61-37 loss at Worthen Arena.
Before every game, Miami coach Charlie Coles said he puts a message on the board for his team to focus on. For Saturday's game against Ball State, it was all about matching the energy of a team who'd lost its previous three games.
Buffalo coach Reggie Witherspoon took his playing experience under Michigan coach John Beilein and former Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien and turned it into one of the most successful offenses in college basketball.
Despite a career-high 18-point performance from senior co-captain forward Suzanne Grossnickle, the Ball State couldn't come away with a victory in Oxford, Ohio Saturday afternoon, falling to Eastern Divisional rival Miami 72-61.
After a home loss to Mid-American Conference East Division leader Akron on Tuesday, Ball State will look to rebound on the road against Ohio.
After a tough home loss to Bowling Green, Ball State will travel east for a game against Mid-American Conference foe Miami at noon.
In Ball State's game against Bowling Green on Wednesday night, coach Kelly Packard had the mindset of defeating her long-time friend and old coaching partner Curt Miller.
With 8:59 left in Tuesday's game against Akron, senior center Jarrod Jones flew threw the air for an uncontested alley-oop from sophomore guard Jesse Berry to trim the lead to one point.
After suffering a sprained ankle 12 days earlier, freshman forward Neschelle Williams emerged from the Cardinals' bench, took off her warm-up clothes and was introduced by public address announcer Chad Niccum.
At the 8:29 mark of the first half, Ball State senior forward Suzanne Grossnickle put back a missed three-pointer for an easy layup, shrinking Bowling Green's lead to just four points at 22-18.
Ball State's struggles against the Mid-American Conference East Division continued Tuesday night as the Cardinals lost to Akron 70-58 at home.
Before the Central Michigan game last Wednesday, coach Billy Taylor said his players were the most mentally engaged he'd seen in a while.
Ball State avoided comparisons to NAIA member Roosevelt Saturday with a 75-65 win over Northern Illinois in Dekalb.
A 63-48 loss to Mid-American Conference Western Division rival Toledo capped a dismal two-game road swing for Ball State. A horrid shooting average of 26 percent combined with poor interior defense resulted in more frustration for this young team.
