The Ball State soccer team experienced its most winning season under head coach Craig Roberts, as it finished with 11 wins overall and six in the Mid-American Conference, the most in his tenure.
Two years ago, Olivia was just another college graduate, now she is living her dream by performing every week in front of 67,000 screaming fans.
Early in the fourth quarter, Ball State trailed Northern Illinois 21-14. Backed up deep in his territory, Ball State quarterback Jack Milas tried to force a pass to his right, which was intercepted and returned for a touchdown. The touchdown would ultimately be the game-winning score in Northern Illinois’ 35-21 victory. “Offensively, we were very inconsistent with all of the turnovers,” Ball State head coach Pete Lembo said. 1. There’s 13:06 left in the fourth quarter.
The defense for the Ball State football team has been dealt more than its fair share of injuries this season.
Alex Fuelling said it’s “inevitable” that the Ball State women’s volleyball team goes into five sets.
The Ball State women's volleyball team dropped a five-set thriller to Eastern Michigan on the road Saturday.
The Ball State women's volleyball team defeated Mid-American Conference foe Central Michigan on the road Friday. This is the Cardinals' second consecutive win. Defense led the way for Ball State as they held Central Michigan to just a .130 attack percentage. Ball State also registered 13 total blocks, led by redshirt junior Hayley Benson with two solo blocks and four assists. Amanda Raker added one solo block and four assists, and Sabrina Mangapora had one solo block and two assists.
The Ball State soccer team fell to top-seeded Buffalo 1-2 in the double overtime in the semifinals of the the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
Ball State football kicker Scott Secor has been named a semifinalist for the 2014 Lou Groza Collegiate Placekicking Award, presented by the Orange Bowl. Secor is one of 20 kickers under consideration for the award, which takes its name after the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, who spent 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Secor’s 21 field goals are tied for first in the nation, and his field goal percentage of .808 is third. Finalists will be announced on Nov.
The more Northern Illinois ran, the more exhausted Ball State’s defense became. During the Cardinals 35-21 loss to the Huskies, Northern Illinois amassed 283 rushing yards, most coming in the second half. With the rush defense growing weary, Ball State lost control of the game. “We played extremely well defensively until the very end, when we got worn down,” Ball State head coach Pete Lembo said.
Ball State football head coach Pete Lembo knew beating Northern Illinois wasn’t going to be easy. Less than four minutes in, Ball State already trailed 14-0. Missed tackles, bad coverage and a muffed kickoff put Ball State in a hole before players had a chance to catch their breath.
First Quarter At the end of the first quarter, Northern Illinois leads Ball State 14-7. Northern Illinois started its first drive off on its own 25-yard line.
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David Polaski and sports editor Anthony Lombardi discuss the significance of Ball State's rivalry with Northern Illinois and what it will take to pull out a win against the Huskies on Nov. 5.
With the regular season starting next week, Ball State appeared to be in top form as it dominated Oakland City 116-29.
Jack Milas, Gunslinger
Brian Jones looked down and closed his eyes, remembering what happened last season. The strong safety for the Ball State football team has bitter memories of rival Northern Illinois. When former Huskie quarterback Jordan Lynch found the end zone with less than two minutes left and Joe Windsor brought an interception back for a touchdown, it was a dagger to the heart of the Ball State football team.
The last time the Ball State soccer team played Buffalo, the Cardinals lost on a penalty kick the Bulls received because of a blown call on a handball.
Lembo's Language is a weekly article, where chief football reporter David Polaski dissects statements made by Ball State head football coach Pete Lembo in his press conference.
A 10-year contract extension between ESPN and the Mid-American Conference signed in August will increase exposure and revenue for member schools.
