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SOFTBALL: Team adds 2 transfers for 2015

The Ball State softball team has signed transfers Rachel Houck and India Steward for the 2015 season, said head coach Tyra Perry.“We are very excited to add Rachel and India to our program,” Perry said in a statement.


Freshman center Renee Bennett tries to get past a Toledo player on March 8 at Worthen Arena. Bennett scored six points. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: 2 Cardinals chosen to play on European Tour

Two sophomores on the Ball State women's basketball team have been selected to play for Global Sports Academy on a European tour.Renee Bennett and Haley Richardson will participate in five games over nine days against teams from Belgium, Holland and France.Global Sports Academy has arranged tours for teams since 1991 to help promote international competition.





Senior Haley Richter performs the backstroke during the 100-yard backstroke event at the swim meet against Ohio University on Oct. 26 at Lewellen Aquatic Center. DN PHOTO TAYLOR IRBY
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WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING: Ball State has 3 swimmers recognized for academic success

Ball State swimmers Mallory Miles, Haley Richter and Bridgette Ruehl were recognized for their academic performances by receiving the 2014 Honorable Mention Scholar All-American Award."I am extremely proud of these three student-athletes for their hard work in the pool and classroom," Ball State head women's swimming and diving coach Kristy Castillo said in a statement.To qualify for the award swimmer and divers must hold a 3.5 or higher GPA and a “B” time standard, but did not qualify to compete in their respective national championshipThe Honorable Mention Scholar All-American Awards


Ball Diamond and the Softball Complex are currently being renovated as a part of Cardinal Commitment. The fields have not been renovated for more than 40 years. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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BASEBALL: Renovations to Ball Diamond begin

The Ball State baseball program has used Ball Diamond for more than 40 years, and while it is still a serviceable field, history has taken its toll on the diamond’s condition.But thanks to a $20 million fundraising effort, the university is currently in the midst of renovating the Cardinals’ home field.Baseball head coach Rich Maloney, who began his second stint with Ball State prior to the 2013 season, has led the way for the Ball Diamond renovations, and understands its importance based on the shift in college baseball.“Really, if we want to count baseball as a true sport here in Muncie, Ind., then we’ve got to be able to commit resources,” Maloney said.





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