Fourth-year setter David Flores exclaims after Ball State scores in a game against Ohio State on March 15 at Worthen Arena. Flores had 31 assists. Katelyn Howell, DN

Cardinals bring out the brooms as they sweep rival Ohio State

On a night when Ball State was honoring the 50-year anniversary of Munciana Volleyball Club, the Cardinals (12-7, 5-2 MIVA) reinforced Muncie’s reputation as a national hub for volleyball by capitalizing on the Buckeyes (11-9, 4-3 MIVA) 15 total errors and allowing 36 kills to their 41 en route to the win. 



Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts. Josh Hallett, photo courtesy
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS OFFSEASON

MASSEY: The Colts have an opportunity to rebuild this offseason

As the NFL offseason comes upon us, there have been a lot of questions as to how the Indianapolis Colts should go about their offseason. The Colts finished this season with a 4-12-1 record, a massive downfall from when they finished 11-5 just two years ago. It seems the team is on track to bring out the tools to start the full-scale rebuild in the near future, however, there is a chance Indianapolis could return to playoff contention in one offseason. 


WOMEN'S GOLF

Ball State finishes 11th at the Spring Break Shootout

Ball State finished 11th out of 16 teams in the Spring Break Shootout at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club in Dade City, Florida. The Ball State’s five-person lineup consisted of junior Kiah Parrott, freshman Sarah Gallagher, freshman Jasmine Driscoll, freshman Madelin Boyd and sophomore Payton Bennett. 


Sophomore guard Jaylin Sellers listens to head coach Michael Lewis in a huddle in a MAC Tournament Quarterfinal game against Ohio at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse March 9 in Cleveland. Jacy Bradley, DN
MEN'S BASKETBALL

COBB: Reflecting on the 2022-23 Men’s Basketball season

In March 2022, the Cardinals were defeated in the MAC tournament, and a few weeks later, head coach Michael Lewis was hired after previous head coach James Whitford was fired. Lewis was able to return four players, who all made a significant impact on the team's success. Three of them were from the NCAA’s transfer portal, all sophomores: All-MAC Second Team member Payton Sparks (13.3 ppg, 8.7 rebs), All-MAC Third Team member Jaylin Sellers (13.7 ppg, 45 percent 3PT), and Basheer Jihad (7.1 ppg, 3.6 rebs). 



Josie Santiago, DN Illustration
OPINION

What Movies Taught Me About Femininity

Women don’t have to be complicit, and we aren’t there to be kissed. We don’t have to fantasize about the princes that will come. We’re allowed to be more, more than forced kisses and intimate grabs, being told to stay behind the hero or being the quiet caretakers.


 Redshirt freshman infielder McKenna Mulholland gloves a ground ball during a practice Feb. 14 at the Softball Filed at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Zach Carter, DN
SPORTS

Ball State Softball wins one, loses three in Liberty Flames Classic

After splitting a mid-week series with East Tennessee State (4-16), Ball State Softball went 1-3 in the Liberty Flames Classic. The Cardinals (10-11) fell to Liberty (13-9), No. 23 Maryland (19-4) and split two games with Sacred Heart (7-8). A game was supposed to be played March 12 against Fairfield (3-9), however, it was canceled.  



TRAVEL/MAC TOURNAMENT

Daily News Sports: Our experience covering the MAC Tournament in Cleveland

March 7-11, seven members of Daily News Sports traveled to Cleveland to cover Ball State Men's and Women's Basketball in the MAC Tournament. After their trip, the seven wanted to take time to reflect on their opportunity to not only cover these games and more, but also their experience traveling together.


Wapahani players, coaching staff, students and fans pose with the Regional Championship trophy after the boys' basketball team defeated Carroll (Flora) 73-50 in the #20 2A Regional Championship March 11. Daniel Kehn, DN
WAPAHANI WINS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Wapahani wins first regional championship in school history

As the crowd filled the court, head coach Matt Luce was shaking hands and thanking fans for their congratulations left and right, getting lost in the crowd. When it came time to speak about the game, he asked to sit on the bench. After all, his team had just made history, and he wanted to take a breather and let it set in. The Raiders defeated the Carroll Cougars 73-50 to make history as the first Wapahani boys' basketball team to win a Regional Championship.






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