Head coach Joel Walton and assistant coach Kevin Furnish talk to the men's volleyball team during a timeout in the game against Penn State on Jan. 16 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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Lack of interest, net revenue deficits lead to unclear future of NCAA men's volleyball

About 10 years ago, Ball State men's volleyball coach Joel Walton sat in front of the Ball State University administration to discuss keeping the program alive at the school. For the third time in his career, he was forced to discuss why men's volleyball made sense for the future of the university, and why it shouldn't drop the team completely.



Sophomore guard Jill Morrison attempts a shot from behind the arc while Purdue player Ashely Morrissette attempts to block her during the game against Purdue on Nov. 14 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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Sophomore's 3-point prowess translates to success

At 5-foot-7, Morrison was passed in height by many of her peers as her high school basketball career began. She realized the need to add the three point shot to her repertoire if she was going to compete with the taller players that worked in the paint.




Freshman first baseman Caleb Stayton runs to home base in the March 21 game against Bowling Green at Ball Diamond. Ball State
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Relief pitching, balanced offense help Ball State extend streak

First baseman Caleb Stayton hit two doubles and scored two runs and center fielder Matt Eppers finished with a double, a triple and two RBIs, as the Ball State baseball team defeated Elon 8-3 on Sunday.  Freshman pitcher Brendan Burns earned the win, entering the game for starter Matt Haro with two outs in the third.





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