Entering Saturday's meet at Bowling Green State University, it returns some talented upperclassmen, such as All-Mid-American Conference honorees Ali Bishel, Brittany Ade and Katie Johnson. But the team also has 17 freshmen on the roster.
The Cardinals open the 2010 Spring schedule on Saturday when they host the University of Dayton as Ball State interim coach Amy Behrman makes her debut just five days after her hiring.
After nearly a four-month layoff from sanctioned competition, the Ball State University men's tennis team will return to action Sunday against Northwestern University to begin their spring season.
Ball State shot 24 percent from the field, the third consecutive time it failed to shoot 30 percent. The lone bright spot offensively was freshman guard Jauwan Scaife, who led the team with 12 points. But even Scaife struggled shooting the ball, making just three of his 14 shots.
Kicker Ian McGarvey and wide receiver Briggs Orsbon were named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference team on Tuesday. Athletes must have played in at least 50 percent of their team's games and have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Entering Tuesday's matchup with Central Michigan, Ball State was 3-5 on the road. The Cardinals again suffered a set back on the road with an 86-80 loss.
As impatience builds within the program and its fan base, coach Billy Taylor and his staff are left with the daunting task of bringing an effective offense back to Worthen Arena in the grind-it-out world of Mid-American Conference play.
In addition to Hartley having the highest vertical jump on the team, Walton said the 19-year-old outside attacker has quickly emerged as one of Ball State's most physical players. The coach also said Hartley has the talent to become an elite outside attacker in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association.
For the second straight week, Ball State University swept the Mid-American Conference weekly awards for swimming and diving. Seniors Ben Battjes and Sarah Kehe were named MAC Players of the Week.
For the sixth straight season, Ball State University had multiple representatives on the women's soccer Academic All-Mid-American Conference team.
Ball State petitioned for the extra year for Lewis and tight end Madaris Grant after Grant tore his ACL on Opening Night against the University of North Texas. Lewis tore his ACL during his sophomore year in Ball State's 41-40 loss at the University of Nebraska.
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MiQuale Lewis said Wednesday he has been told he will recieve a fifth year of elegibility, but Ball State University is still waiting for official notification.
Kicker Ian McGarvey and wide receiver Briggs Orsbon were named Academic All-Mid-American Conference on Tuesday.
Ball State University got off to a poor start in the MAC last weekend, losing to Northern Illinois University at Worthen Arena. Tonight Ball State will visit Central Michigan University, the preseason division favorites.
Ball State suffered its first conference loss of the season at the hands of Central Michigan Tuesday night.
Emily Maggert became the 21st player in Cardinals history to record 1,000 points in a career. For the eighth time this season, Maggert registered a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Despite 10 first half points from Emily Maggert the Cardinals trailed the Chippewas 50-39 at the break.
The winds of change have swirled over the Ball State University women's volleyball team. Over Winter Break, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Hugh Hernesman accepted the co-head coaching position with wife, Stephanie, at Northwestern State University.
Ball State takes to the road for their second-straight MAC contest when it faces Central Michigan University (3-11, 0-2). The Chippewas enter the matchup struggling on the defensive end of the floor, ranking last in the MAC in defense.
