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

By Kyle Smedley , Jacy Bradley , Derran Cobb , Amber Pietz , Elijah Poe , Zach Carter and Brayden Goins / March 12, 2023

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.

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MAC TOURNAMENT 2023

The importance of fan support for Ball State Men's and Women's Basketball at the MAC Tournament

By Zach Carter / March 12, 2023

Cleveland, the host of the men's and women's basketball MAC Tournament, is around 265 miles and over four hours away from Muncie. But that distance did not stop the Ball State University faithful from showing up for the Cardinals this year.

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BASKETBALL

Ball State Women's Basketball's hopes for a MAC Championship dashed by Bowling Green

By Kyle Smedley / March 10, 2023

In a semifinal matchup of the MAC Tournament, No. 3 seed Ball State Women's Basketball (25-8) was defeated by Bowling Green (27-5) 70-61. The Cardinals now look for an invitation to the upcoming Women's National Invitation Tournament. 

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BASKETBALL

While tournaments are all about winning and advancing, for Ball State Women's Basketball, they are also about forging 'sisterhood'

By Kyle Smedley / March 9, 2023

After defeating No. 6 seed Akron (17-13) in the first round of the 2023 MAC Women's Basketball Tournament, Audrey Spencer and Anna Clephane give a peek into what tournament play is all about. The Cardinals return to action March 10 against No. 2 seed Bowling Green in a semifinal matchup.

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BASKETBALL

Ball State was a contender in a shortened 2020 postseason due to COVID-19, now the Cardinals are back and looking to make noise

By Derran Cobb / March 8, 2023

In 2020 for Ball State, a potential eighth Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship was taken away. In 2023, the Cardinals first game of the MAC Tournament is set to tip-off March 9 around 1:30 p.m, taking on Ohio in the first round. 

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2023 MAC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

CARTER: Keys to winning the 2023 Men’s Mid-American Conference Tournament

By Zach Carter / March 7, 2023

With the rankings set, the Cardinals have finished as the No. 4 seed. They will face No. 5 Ohio (18-13, 10-8 MAC) Thursday.  

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2023 MAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

POE: Keys to winning the 2023 Women’s Mid-American Conference Tournament

By Elijah Poe / March 7, 2023

Getting into the MACtion mood, the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Basketball Tournament starts in about 24 hours. As we close in, here are some keys to winning the whole darn thing. 

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SPORTS

Early injury affects Ball State women's volleyball in MAC quarterfinal match

By Zach Cains / November 21, 2015

What was looking to be a career highlight match for senior Alex Fuelling turned into a nightmare in the first set.