Senior running back Jahwan Edwards gets tackled by a defensive player in the spring football game on April 19 at Scheumann Stadium. Edwards had 13 carries for 26 yards. DN PHOTO JORDAN HUFFER

FOOTBALL: 11 players named to preseason conference team

The Ball State football team had 11 players named to the Phil Steele Preseason All-Mid-American Conference Team, which was announced today.The Cardinals had the third most players on the team out of 13 MAC teams.Senior running back Jahwan Edwards and junior receiver Jordan Williams were both named to the first team.



Freshman pitcher Zach Plesac throws a pitch against Bowling Green on March 21 at Ball Diamond. Plesac has received two MAC Pitcher of the Week awards this season. DN FILE PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
SPORTS

BASEBALL: Freshman pitcher named to Louisville Slugger All-America Third Team

Ball State freshman pitcher Zach Plesac continues to be recognized for his first season of college baseball.After being awarded the 2014 MAC Freshman Pitcher of the Year, Plesac was named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Third Team.Plesac will join teammate Sean Godfrey on the All-American Third Team, as the duo became the eighth and ninth Cardinals to be honored with the selections.The right-hander finished the season ranked fourth in the nation with 12 wins, while pitching to a 2.11 earned-run average in 85.1 innings of work.


Jennifer Gilbert throws back a ground from Northern Illinois on April 5. Ball State took on the Huskies in their first double header at home. DN PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP
SPORTS

SOFTBALL: College star making a name for herself in the pros

Ball State fans knew Jenny Gilbert as their All-American, slugging left fielder. But now, fans of the Akron Racers will see Gilbert as a rookie trying to make her name.Gilbert was drafted 10th overall to the professional softball team and was the first outfielder taken in this year’s National Pro Fastpitch Draft.




Mary Federwsch, 11,  Jack Federwsch, 7, and Dr. Joe Rinard look at orchids on May 31 at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
NEWS

Ball State dedicates new greenhouse

Ball State dedicated the next component in transforming its campus. Today, the university hosted a ribbon cutting for the new $1.35 million Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse.






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