Don’t ask sophomore outside attacker Kaleb Jenness about a “sophomore slump.” Leading Ball State Men’s Volleyball in kills with 233 this season — 49 more than his freshman year — Jenness’ 20 Wednesday helped give the Cardinals a 3-1 victory over Ohio State.
With emotions running high as the Ball State honored its seniors, the Cardinals held a Chippewas team, that was averaging nearly 80 points per game, to less than 70 points in an 85-68 win.
Three weeks into this season, the Cardinals haven’t quite found their groove yet, sitting at 3-7 with five games until their home opener. Here are some takeaways from Ball State’s performance at the First Pitch Invitational in South Carolina.
The Cardinals not only defeated the reigning MAC Champions on the road 195.800-195.750, but they set a program record for the overall score along the way.
This year, the Cardinals struggled, placing eighth out of eight teams. However, the team showed improvements over last year’s effort.
Former Ball State offensive lineman Danny Pinter sits up and walks off the stage Feb. 27, having just raised $1,977 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Muncie with 24 bench press reps of 225 pounds at the NFL Combine.
It’s been a successful Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association road trip so far for senior outside attacker Blake Reardon. Leading Ball State Men’s Volleyball with 15 kills, the Cardinals swept Quincy Saturday, bouncing back from a four-set loss to Lindenwood Friday.
After losing the doubles point to the Racers, the Cardinals were in a tight battle all the way up to the final match, before ultimately taking the 4-3 win.
“I don’t think we can get any more confident,” Head coach Brady Sallee said after Ball State Women’s Basketball knocked off the top-ranked team in the Mid-American Conference Central Michigan 67-62.
Playing a conference season-low 18 minutes and recording seven points, Teague's absence was felt on the court as Ball State Men's Basketball fell to Toledo 69-63.
13 blocks by the Lions on the night set back Ball State Men’s Volleyball (9-6, 2-3 MIVA) as they would fall to Lindenwood (10-6, 3-2 MIVA), 3-1. Head coach Joel Walton said the team’s stint on the road has made wins a little more challenging to get.
Friday’s outcome between Ball States Women’s Tennis and Northern Kentucky was never in doubt, as the Cardinals were able to take the doubles point and ride to the tune of a 6-1 win over the Norse.
The Cardinals decided this year their identity is being the winning team — no matter who scores on a regular basis or how the work gets done, as long as they come out on top.
As the only collegiate club of the 10 that make up Indiana Judo Inc., Ball State has another outlying difference. Of the 25 official members in Ball State’s club, 13 are women.
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Throughout the 2019-20 campaign of the Ball State Women’s Basketball team, the Cardinals have keyed in on their physicality and toughness, which has led to them being a top defensive team in the Mid-American Conference and nearing the 20-win mark, as they currently sit at 19-8, 11-4 MAC.
The Ball State Gymnastics team has had a strong season and still have some meets to look forward to.
One constant that has been surrounding the Cardinals this season is playing from start to finish. Playing in close games has been consistent throughout the entire season. Wednesday’s conference tilt against Toledo (11-15, 6-9 MAC) proved to be no different. Ball State Women’s Basketball (19-8, 11-4 MAC) defeated the Rockets 66-60 in a physical game from start to finish.
In a 71-61 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday, the Cardinals held the lead for 98 percent of the game and limited Michael Flowers, one of the top scorers in the Mid-American Conference, to just two points. The key to Ball State's success, a complete defensive presence.
With a first-round bye in the Mid-American Conference up for grabs and just three games left, Ball State Men’s Basketball (16-12, 9-6 MAC) needed a win. The Cardinals took down Western Michigan (11-17, 4-11) 71-61 to stay in a tie with Buffalo as the fourth seed.
