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

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.

CROSS COUNTRY: Ball State takes fifth in Jenna Strong Classic

The Ball State cross country team finished with one of its strongest races this season. The Cardinals took fifth place out of 34 other teams in the Jenna Strong Fall Classic, hosted by Wilmington College. Together Ball State’s five scored runners posted a time of 19:16.25, earning them 170 points.

CROSS COUNTRY: Ball State to play in Jenna Strong Cross Country Invitational

After canceling its Ball State Invitational for this Friday, the women’s cross country team will travel to Wilmington, Ohio, to compete in the Jenna Strong Cross Country Invitational at Wilmington College. The women’s 5k race will take place at 4:40 p.m.

WOMEN’S TENNIS: Ball State to play in Ohio Valley Regional

After a two-week break, the Ball State women’s tennis team is back in action this weekend, as the squad travels down to the University of Memphis to participate in the ITA Ohio Valley Regional.

FIELD HOCKEY: Destination unknown for the Cardinals

With only five games left in the regular season, the Ball State field hockey team is in control of its own destiny. With roughly three weeks left, Ball State is 0-2 in Mid-American Conference play and 5-8 on the year.

SOCCER: Games becomes more important as season winds down

Every match is important but as the season winds down, wins and losses seem even more significant. After splitting a pair of crucial matches against top-tier Mid-American Conference last weekend, Ball State’s soccer team is searching for two victories and stability in conference standing against University of Toledo (5-9, 2-4 MAC) and Northern Illinois University (4-8-2, 2-3-1 MAC). Ball State (9-4-1, 4-2 MAC) dropped its match against Western Michigan University (7-3-3, 5-0-1 MAC) on Sunday, and is now in a five-way tie behind Western Michigan. “A good team always responds to a loss,” head coach Craig Roberts said.

Ball State Athletics offers Dance Marathon $10,000 to boost attendance

Ball State’s athletic department will offer Ball State University Dance Marathon $10,000 if they can get 10,000 students to next home game Nov. 6.

Luck, Manning ready to renew ties in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — The resumes of Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning look virtually identical. Their fathers both played in the NFL, they both left their home state to attend college, finished as Heisman Trophy runners-up and were chosen No.

Anatomy of a play

On Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Kent State University, the game was close with less than two minutes left. Ball State lined up at a 4th and five at Kent State’s 7-yard line. The Cardinals were down four with 1:38 to go, and senior quarterback Keith Wenning hit junior wide receiver Willie Snead for the go-ahead touchdown.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Low preseason rank motivates Ball State

Kelly Hopkins looked at Jenna Spadafora and whispered. The two sophomores on the Ball State women’s volleyball team debated what place the team was predicted to finish in the preseason polls.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: Freshman makes collegiate transition

A kill was sent over the net, directly at Ball State’s Nikki Box.

FIELD HOCKEY: Kavanaugh shows promise as a freshman

The Ball State field hockey team is in the second half of the regular season with a 5-6 record. On the season, one freshman leads in goals.

FIELD HOCKEY: Ball State finishes weekend 0-2

Records fall in Ball State’s win

Senior quarterback Keith Wenning set the Ball State record for career passing yards with 9,250. On a 72-yard pass to sophomore receiver Jordan Williams, Keith Wenning broke the record previously held by Nate Davis.

Ball State win against Virginia leaves coach at loss for words

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Pete Lembo struggled to find words to summarize Ball State’s 48-27 win over University of Virginia moments after the game.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Ball State puts loss behind them

After what could be described as an upset loss to the University of Toledo, 9-8, Ball State didn’t waste time putting the defeat behind them.