Ball State Baseball caps off another weekend series
By Trinity Rea / February 25, 2024In their second weekend series of the season, the Cardinals walked away with one win and two losses, bringing their record on the season to 4-3.
In their second weekend series of the season, the Cardinals walked away with one win and two losses, bringing their record on the season to 4-3.
Rogers finished first overall in the event taking home the MAC championship in the pentathlon. She came in first in the 60m hurdles, shot put and long jump. She also placed fourth in the high Jump.
After the Feb. 24 game between Ball State and Eastern Michigan, it was Basheer and Yusuf Jihad's fourth time playing against each other at the collegiate level. However, this contest was the first in which each Jihad brother made the starting lineup.
The Cardinals lost 58-56 to Eastern Michigan (11-16, 4-10 MAC). Ball State (13-14, 5-9 MAC) returns to action Tuesday, Feb. 27, when the Cardinals travel to Mount Pleasant, Mich., to take on Central Michigan (16-11, 10-4) at 7 p.m.
40 minutes later and a 22-point win, Toledo (21-4, 13-1 MAC) showed why they are coming off a conference championship and still the team to beat in the MAC with their 70-48 win over the Cardinals.
Basheer Jihad recorded his ninth double-double as the Cardinals fell to Eastern Michigan 58-56.
In the match up the Ball State Cardinals (23-4, 12-2 MAC) struggled against the reigning MAC champions Toledo Rockets (21-4, 13-1 MAC), falling by a final score of 70-48.
The Cardinals improved to 11-2 after defeating George Washingon University 197.425-196.250. Ball State (No. 24) will be visiting University Park, Pennsylvania, next when the Cardinals compete in the Penn State Quad Meet against Penn State (No. 22), Towson (No. 39) and West Virginia (No. 51) at 6 p.m. Friday, March 1.
The Eagles defeated Oak Hill during Delta's senior night and the Coaches vs Cancer game.
The 13th-ranked Cardinals defeated Quincy (5-6, 1-6 MIVA) in three sets (25-15, 25-12, 25-20) on the Hawks’ home floor to record their fourth-straight win — tied for the red and white’s longest winning streak of the season.
Ball State men’s basketball’s Mason Jones earned a consistent starting role due to his work ethic instilled by his collegiate athlete parents. However, he wants to expand his game beyond his hard-nosed play style.
After the NBA All-Star game ended at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, many wanted to see more competition throughout its four quarters.
For Moody and senior teammate Ar Muhammad Aleef, the virtual tracks of iRacing serve as their playing field.
Detweiler believes that this type of competition is helpful for his squad in continuing to grow their craft and game.
The Cardinals did indeed bounce back with a convincing win over the Dukes.
With the Cardinals losing eight players from last year's squad, they have found new people to take the reign of leadership as the season progresses.
The Cards look to hit at the MAC tournament once again, in hopes of bringing it home this year.
With fans and players wearing some type of pink on their clothing, Ball State (23-3, 12-1 MAC) defeated Mid-American Conference (MAC) foe Central Michigan (5-18, 3-10 MAC) 78-54.
Richard finished with 22 points, going 9-for-11(82 percent) from the field. She also went a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line and pulled down four rebounds.
Nate Luce was voted as the Ball State Daily News Delaware County Athlete of the Week for the week of 2/7-2/14.
