FIELD HOCKEY: Victory keeps Ball State playoff hopes alive as Cardinals beat the Bobcats 1-0

WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING: Ball State falls to Ohio University in first meet

The Ball State women’s swimming and diving team opened its 2013-14 season with a loss to Ohio University, 162-138 at the Lewellen Aquatic Center.

FOOTBALL: Ball State defense continues to limit scores in 42-24 win over University of Akron

As he faced pressure deep in his own territory, Ball State senior quarterback Keith Wenning was about to leave his defense in a high-pressure situation of its own.

FOOTBALL: Ball State leans on Edwards in 42-24 Mid-American Conference win over Akron

Jahwan Edwards has been relied upon a lot this season. The junior running back’s team-leading 127 carries for 659 yards and 12 touchdowns are evidence of that.

Follow along, play by play, as Ball State plays Akron

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Offense falters after team suffers injuries

After freshman outside hitter Mackenzie Kitchel left the game early, both teams traded points until Ball State took a 14-12 lead, forcing a Bowling Green State University timeout.

FOOTBALL: Bigger receivers pose challenge for Ball State secondary

Playing big is a cliché, but Ball State’s secondary may have to do just that tomorrow against the University of Akron. The Zips’ top three receivers are all six feet tall or taller. Senior Jerrod Dillard, who is 6-foot-5, has 18 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown.

FOOTBALL: Ball State set to take on Akron

Ball State will put its 4-0 Mid-American Conference record to the test Saturday against the University of Akron. The Zips are 1-3 in the MAC, and 2-6 overall.

'We're not taking Akron lightly.'

Ball State is a double-digit favorite for the second consecutive week after beating Western Michigan University.

4 DOWNS: 4 things to consider before Ball State's football game at Akron

1. Ball State head coach Pete Lembo wasn’t happy with the second-team offense. At the 5:07 mark in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s win, Ball State held a 38-10 lead over Western Michigan University.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Win propels Ball State into first in MAC

With one swift swing of her arm, Mackenzie Kitchel ended Ohio University’s time at number one in the conference. Ball State’s five-set win at Ohio wasn’t just a road win for head coach Steve Shondell and his women’s volleyball team.

FIELD HOCKEY: Cardinals fall to Golden Flashes, drop fifth straight

Cardinals fall to Kent State, drop fifth straight Inconsistency has proven to be the Ball State field hockey team’s Achilles’ heel all season.

WOMEN'S TENNIS: Ball State continues play in Ohio Valley Regional

After placing five singles participants and two doubles teams into the main draw of the Ohio Valley Regional on Friday, the women’s tennis team was back in action Saturday in Memphis. In singles play, the Cardinals posted a 2-3 record with Courtney Wild and Courtney Earnest advancing to the round of 16. Earnest defeated Chattanooga’s Kaylene Chadwell 6-2, 6-2, while Wild slipped by Miami of Ohio’s Andreea Badileanu by a score of 6-4, 6-4. Day two of the regional did not fare as well for the other three Ball State participants, as Bethany Moore, Ashlyn Rang and Kristel Sanders failed to defeat their round one opponents.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Road win puts Ball State in first

Ball State knocked off Ohio in five sets Saturday night, winning the first, third and fifth sets. The win puts the Cardinals in first place in the Mid-American Conference. The teams traded points in the first set, until Ball State opened up a 19-13 lead that brought an Ohio timeout.

FOOTBALL: Keith Wenning captures career touchdown record

Sometime down the road, senior quarterback Keith Wenning might look back on Saturday’s game at Western Michigan University with a sense of nostalgic pride.

FOOTBALL: Ball State running, passing games combine for win over Western Michigan

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Most games this season, it seemed like only one facet of Ball State’s offense was running on all cylinders, despite its 6-1 record. However, in Saturday’s 38-17 win over Western Michigan, Ball State was able to use both a rushing attack and an aerial assault to clinch the win. Despite only scoring three points in the first quarter, Ball State had over 100 yards of offense, thanks to 80 yards passing from senior quarterback Keith Wenning. In the second quarter, Ball State finally got its vaunted scoring offense underway.

FOOTBALL: A Cardinal win, quarter by quarter

Western Michigan deferred to open the game, and Ball State’s first drive stalled.

FOOTBALL: A live-blog narrative of today's game

Check back for ongoing updates, live from Western Michigan.

FOOTBALL: Creating turnovers primary focus

Ball State defensive coordinator Jay Bateman isn’t looking at Western Michigan University’s 0-7 record as he and his defense prepare for the upcoming game Saturday. Instead, he’s looking at the best way to go after the Broncos’ offense — forcing them to turn the ball over.

MEN'S GOLF: Keegan McKinney named MAC Golfer of the Week

Freshman Keegan McKinney was named Mid-American Conference golfer of the week after last weekend’s tournament.