Last season, Ball State dominated Mid-American Conference play, going 18-3 (.857) before bowing out in the MAC Tournament. This season, the Cardinals hope to improve on last season's 11-21 (.344) non-conference record, and working towards that goal begins today against Tennessee Tech and Western Illinois.
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Ball State is in search of its first win against a ranked team this season after losing to Loyola University and the Ohio State University in three game sweeps earlier this year.
Defensive ends coach Jay Hood will replace recently-retired defensive coordinator Doug Graber, Ball State University announced Wednesday.
Get to know Central Michigan before you head to the Nest tonight.
Cody Elliott will replace Jeremy Hazelbaker in center field this year, after the All-American signed with the Boston Red Sox.
Planning the music is important. When the gymnast, coach and arranger are preparing the music, they want to plan the music for tumbling passes. After those passes, it is common to have a little down time in the music so the gymnast can catch her breath.
Find out who has the edge in tonight's MAC West showdown at Worthen Arena between division leaders Ball State and Central Michigan.
Ball State University added Patrick Henry as a graduate assistant coach Tuesday.
Last year, Ball State had the worst defense in the MAC. This year, the Cardinals know that area of the game must be improved.
Successive falls on the balance beam cost Ball State as it lost to Bowling Green State University 191.575-190.475 Sunday at Worthen Arena.
Ball State (13-11, 7-5) is tied with Central Michigan University (12-12, 7-5) after each team scored victories this weekend.
Ball State lost to Eastern Michigan 63-57 on Saturday and the Cardinals missed 15 free throws.
This is another meet where either team could conceivably pull out the victory. Bowling Green has the higher average score on the season, but the Cardinals have the momentum by outscoring the Falcons last week.
It was a disappointing weekend for the Ball State women's tennis team after losing 4-3 to Chicago State on Friday and then losing again 5-2 to Butler on Saturday.
Ball State drops to 7-3 overall, with a 2-3 record in Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association play. The Cardinals have now lost two of their last three after having a six-match winning streak.
The Cardinals will host the Chippewas on Wednesday night in Worthen Arena in a game that will determine who has the upper hand in the division.
The second contest between Ball State (10-15, 4-8 MAC) and Eastern Michigan (18-6, 8-4 MAC) showed how little love was lost. A total of 48 fouls were called, but that didn't keep players from being thrown to the floor and being temporarily knocked out of the game to be taped up.
The Cardinals will have a chance to continue to build upon their success as they take on Wisconsin University at Green Bay next Sunday. It is their third scheduled game in their six-match home stretch.
Ball State (7-3, 2-3) lost to Quincy (3-5, 1-2) Saturday night 3-1. The Cardinals defeated the Hawks Friday night in five games.
