SOFTBALL: MAC play comes home for Cardinals
April 22, 2011In its first conference home games against Kent State and Buffalo this weekend, Ball State looks to continue its offensive prowess.
In its first conference home games against Kent State and Buffalo this weekend, Ball State looks to continue its offensive prowess.
Four Ball State men's volleyball players were placed on the All-Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association teams Tuesday.
INDIANAPOLIS — Pacers interim coach Frank Vogel is walking a fine line as he tries to keep his team competitive in its first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls.
The expansion of the Mid-American Conference was made official Wednesday afternoon as the University of Massachusetts was added as a football-only member.
For Ball State, the biggest conference test of the season could come in this weekend's series with Mid-American Conference West division favorite Central Michigan (18-19, 7-5 MAC).
Coming off a weekend that saw the team pick up 11 top-10 finishes in West Lafayette, the Ball State track and field squad will continue its tour of Indiana starting Friday.
Whether it's hitting a grand slam with two outs in the seventh inning or drawing a walk to give your team the lead, the play of freshman designated hitter Jennifer Gilbert has been clutch for Ball State all season long.
In a decade where Ball State athletic facilities have received significant upgrades, equity concerns remain.
Ball State's usually consistent offense became a non-factor against Indiana's pitching in a 3-0 loss Wednesday afternoon.
With its regular lineup intact, Ball State dodged poor field conditions and a bundle of pitching errors en route to a 12-6 victory over Northwestern Ohio.
Tuesday afternoon's game versus Butler of the Horizon League has been postponed due to rain.
Some coaches like to say spring volleyball isn't about wins or losses. For coach Steve Shondell and Ball State, nothing could be further from the truth.
While pitching has been a work in progress for Ball State since its opening game, its hitting has been spot on all season.
Junior catcher Amanda Montalto has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Co-Player of the Week, along with Western Michigan senior outfielder Lexi Jager.
The 6-foot-1-inch Maggert is an exercise science major and has a 3.255 GPA.
Senior Night wasn't the only recognition J.D. Gasparovic earned over the weekend.
Coach Alex Marconi said he's pleased with the way his team's playing of late, but there are still areas in need of improvement.
In its match-ups against Eastern and Central Michigan this past weekend, Ball State continued its pitching woes.
What was supposed to be a three-game Mid-American Conference series versus Buffalo turned into a doubleheader Friday due to inclement weather and field conditions.
