Freeman started 31 games for the Cardinals in the 2021-22 regular season and averaged 11.1 points and four assists per game. Freeman was selected to the 2020 All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman Team and earned All-MAC Honorable Mention in 2020-21.
After getting home one day, Lezlie McCrory was greeted by both a neighborhood cat and a man on the street near her house in Muncie on 9th Street. McCrory told the man the cat had been greeting her for years, not necessarily wanting to be touched or let in the house.
Though college-going rates in Indiana have been decreasing over the past five years, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), 21st Century Scholars are on track to close that gap by 2025. The scholarship, which covers up to four years of tuition for eligible students at participating state universities, has helped more than 45,000 students earn a degree since it was introduced in 1990, said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers in a Dec. 15, 2021, press release.
Ball State’s Department of Women’s and Gender Studies will host its annual Women’s Week March 21-25. The theme for this year is “Grow Locally, Think Globally.” Each year, Ball State hosts this week-long event with lectures, discussions, film screenings, music performances and art that celebrates the achievements and experiences of women. According to a flyer from the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, the events scheduled to be held are as follows.
Ball State reported 10 positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees March 14-20, according to the Ball State COVID-19 dashboard. This accounts for a 233.33 percent increase in cases from the previous week.
After defeating the Buckeyes in five sets March 16, the Cardinals beat the Buckeyes by scores of 26-24, 25-16, 23-25 and 25-22 respectively. Head coach Donan Cruz said Ball State didn't lose in its confidence despite dropping the third set.
Ball State (6-10-1, 2-4 MAC) placed fourth out of seven competitors with a score of 195.900 points. Central Michigan claimed first place with 196.275 points. Head coach Joanna Saleem said the Cardinals displayed concentration throughout the meet despite a few errors.
Two days after the announcement from fellow Ball State freshman Payton Sparks, guard Jaylin Sellers said he intends to enter the transfer portal.
Social media is a double-edged sword; it tempts you with the information you know will weigh down your soul.
When visitors first arrive at Newfields, an Indianapolis art museum and garden, they are greeted by approximately half a million blooms that line the cobblestone and dirt paths. These winding trails criss-cross the 152-acre campus, allowing guests to admire the nearby White River while they enjoy a craft drink or snack from the Beer Garden on the premises.
The first time Women In Business Unlimited (WIBU) President and Open Door Health Services Director of Community Engagement Dorica Watson attended one of the organization’s luncheons 12 years ago, she was greeted by colorful hair and artificial fish heels. What she learned that day is that anything can mean business.
Now a junior, Love is an active participant in wheelchair basketball and said it’s helped her build relationships and empower herself after undergoing extensive surgery at 16 years old because of her spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy diagnosis.
Sallee said although it isn’t the outcome the Cardinals hoped for, he believes Ball State can use its experience to its advantage moving forward.
Ball State Men’s Volleyball traveled to Columbus, Ohio, March 16 for a matchup with Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association rival Ohio State. The Cardinals and Buckeyes went to five sets, but Ball State came away with the close victory. Here are three takeaways:
Ball State’s Student Government Association (SGA) had a heavy focus on student representation in their meeting Wednesday, March 16. An amendment about creating an appeals process for lost representation was voted on. The amendment proposed to create a separate board, the Appeals Board, to consider the appeals of organizations and residence halls that lost representation.
Cardinal Lanes has been a top attraction at Ball State’s L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Walk into there at any given time and chances are, you will find a group of students playing billiards or bowling at the lanes. It has been a staple of Ball State events like Late Nite, University Program Board and team bonding for student groups and clubs.
Following the departure of Ball State men’s basketball head coach James Whitford, standout freshman center Payton Sparks announced via a Twitter post that he intends to enter the transfer portal.
Ball State’s roster fluctuated throughout the offseason and regular season. Three freshmen joined the Cardinals, three seniors graduated, multiple players transferred and players got injured, including redshirt junior Anna Clephane. Sallee said the Cardinals’ ability to adapt and overcome adversity was one of the stories of the season.
On March 13, Ball State defeated Eastern Michigan (3-10, 1-3 MAC) in both games of the doubleheader. Junior transfer catcher/designated hitter Matthew Rivera personified Maloney’s description of the Cardinals attitude.
According to Ball State Athletics, the university has parted ways with men’s basketball head coach James Whitford.
