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

By Derran Cobb / March 14, 2023

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). 

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OPINION

What Movies Taught Me About Femininity

By Kate Farr / March 14, 2023

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.

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WEATHER

Cool Temperatures and Rain

March 13, 2023

Weather Forecaster Hunter Luzadder has an update on snow flurries tonight and rain on the way Thursday 

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NEWS

President Mearns releases statement on HB 1037

By Grayson Joslin / March 13, 2023

Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns released a statement via email regarding his support of an anti-Jewish bias and discrimination bill Monday.

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Best Neighborhoods for Ball State Graduate Students

March 13, 2023

Choosing the right neighborhood is crucial for a graduate student at Ball State. It's one of the factors that can influence your activities since it can significantly impact one's ability to focus and succeed in school, health and happiness, and general quality of life.

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NEWS

Susana Rivera-Mills leaving Ball State for Aurora University

March 13, 2023

Susana Rivera-Mills, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, will be leaving Ball State University. She has accepted the position of Aurora University's 14th president.

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Reasons to Be Optimistic About Ball State’s Chances in MAC Tournament

March 13, 2023

It’s been more than 20 years since the Ball State Cardinals last played in the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals haven’t been to the Big Dance since 2000 and haven’t played in the postseason since a trip to the CIT in 2017.

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SPORTS

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

By Staff Reports / March 13, 2023

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.  

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TRAVEL/MAC TOURNAMENT

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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TRAVEL/MAC TOURNAMENT

Postcards from the final day of the DN Sports crew's trip to Cleveland

By Staff Reports / March 12, 2023

After four days and nights away from Indiana, traveling to Ohio to cover Ball State Men's and Women's Basketball's MAC Tournament contests in Cleveland, the Daily News Sports crew returned to the Crossroads of America on the fifth and final day of their trip.

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WAPAHANI WINS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Wapahani wins first regional championship in school history

By Daniel Kehn / March 12, 2023

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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DELTA WINS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Eagles win first regional championship since 2009, fourth in school history

By Zach Carter / March 12, 2023

Delta High School had not seen a boys’ basketball regional championship since the 2008-09 season. In its history, there have been three regional championships. The last time the Eagles were poised to make a regional run was the 2019-2020 season. 

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BASEBALL

Cardinals get two wins from opening weekend of MAC campaign

By Staff Reports / March 11, 2023

Ball State (10-6, 2-1 MAC) opened the Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season this weekend at home against Western Michigan (4-9, 1-2 MAC) March 10-11. 

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MAC TOURNAMENT

Postcards from day four of the Daily News Sports team's trip to Cleveland

By Staff Reports / March 11, 2023

Day four of the Ball State Daily News Sports team’s trip to Cleveland saw the Cardinals last game in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament. Follow up for day five social media content and online content as the group makes their way back to Muncie, Indiana. 

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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

Five takeaways from Ball State Women's Basketball's loss to Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinal

By Elijah Poe / March 10, 2023

In a semifinal contest in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament, No. 3 seed Ball State Women's Basketball (25-8) was defeated by No. 2 seed Bowling Green (27-5) 70-61. In what is the Cardinals final conference game of the season, here are five takeaways.

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2023 MAC TOURNAMENT

Postcards from day three of the Daily News Sports crew's trip to Cleveland

By Staff Reports / March 10, 2023

Day three of the Daily News Sports team’s trip to Cleveland saw the start of the Men’s Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament. Otherwise, the crew stopped at a couple restaurants and saw the sights.

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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 Men's Basketball's first 20-win season in 6 years ends with first round MAC Tournament loss to Ohio

By Derran Cobb / March 9, 2023

After its first 20 win season in six years, the Ball State Cardinals (20-12) came into the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament as the No. 4 seed, and fell to the No. 5 seed Ohio Bobcats (19-13) 90-70. Head coach Michael Lewis was adamant that this one game cannot take away all the accomplishments and success they have brought on throughout the season.