The season opener for the Cardinals didn't go as planned. While Michigan's Krista Phillips was held to only six points on six shots, it was the supporting cast that stepped up and provided the lift to give the Wolverines a convincing 20 point victory, 87-67.
As the top finisher for Ball State University in her four races this year, redshirt junior Ali Bishel carried the cross country team on her back. Saturday, Bishel will again be asked to deliver as the lone representative for her team in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional hosted by Indiana University.
Sophomore Jarrod Jones leads Ball State with 19 points and five other Cardinals score more than 10 points. Ball State defeats Valparaiso 88-78 Friday night at Worthen Arena.
Watch Friday's men's basketball game against Valparaiso University from a different perspective.
In the first set, the Cardinals faced an early hole when they found themselves down 17-12. But Ball State was eventually able to even the score at 22 and win the set 25-23, finishing the game on a 13-6 run. Sophomore middle blocker Kelsey Brandl recorded seven kills in the first set, setting the tone for the Cardinals (13-15, 6-9 Mid-American Conference).
For Regan Patno and Julia Snyder, it all began with juggling. Ten years ago, the two performance artists met at a dance class. They both became interested in a classmate who had juggling skills. Patno and Snyder bonded because of their similar desire to learn this new trick.
The Cardinals open their season on the road with a 7 p.m. matchup tonight against the University of Michigan.
The Cardinals (1-0) were led by six players in double digits, including sophomore Jarrod Jones' 19 points.
Starting his first game as a Cardinal, Jauwan Scaife, a Muncie Central High School product, scored 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range in Ball State's 88-78 season-opening win over Valparaiso Friday night at Worthen Arena.
Ball State effectively limited the best rushing attack in the Mid-American Conference, holding Northern Illinois to 155 yards. But they weren't able to contain the balanced attack after Huskies' quarterback Chandler Harnish entered the game in the second half.
The Chirp TV crew previews the Ball State sports teams in action for the weekend of Friday, November 13, 2009.
Muncie citizens left City Hall disgruntled after the fiscal budget was finalized at a City Council meeting Friday night.The purpose of the meeting was to decide if City Council would accept or override the line vetoes, or amendments, made by Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley on Monday.Council President Allison Quirk said if the vetoes were not accepted, $9,000 would be added back into the budget.
The Student Government Association announced freshman Corey Vanbuskirk as the winner of its "Write in to Win" contest.Students who entered the contest wrote about why they have the most school spirit. Vanbuskirk's essay beat several other entries to win the prize of watching Ball State University's final home football game against Central Michigan University in the presidential suite with Ball State President Jo Ann Gora.
Most of the discussion at Thursday night's University Council meeting was devoted to the feasibility of Extended Education and the structure of University Senate councils.When University Council Chairperson Laura Helms asked for committee reports, Extended Education dominated much of the debate.
George Clooney is blossoming into a great comedic actor (not including the dismal "Batman and Robin," because that's only funny because it's awful).
Many Ball State University students are participating in a "To Write Love on Her Arms Day" event Friday.The event is a non-profit movement that raises awareness of depression, self-injury, addiction and suicide. Anyone can write "love" on their arm to get people talking about these issues.
Students from the greek community will be helping the Muncie communitywith their first ever "CANstruction" and the second annual "Stuff theBus" events this weekend.These events are part of a new Ball State greek community philanthropyproject benefitting the Muncie Mission, a local food bank in Muncie.
Zulu dancer Jomo Xulu said he dances to show the beauty of African culture."In the media, people see the sad side of Africa, the poor and unhealthy children," he said. "We are here to give you the beauty of Africa and to preserve the culture."
