In 2023, Ball State Baseball looks to make NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2006

By Kyle Smedley / February 16, 2023

Despite numerous accomplishments heading into his 18th season as head coach of Ball State Baseball, reigning Mid-American Conference (MAC) Coach of the Year Rich Maloney has never made an NCAA Regionals appearance at Ball State. The last time the Cardinals achieved that mark was in 2006 when Maloney was manning the Wolverines at the University of Michigan in the same tournament. 

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SPORTS

Father and son duo look to dominate the competition

By Zach Greer / February 15, 2023

"I got my start here at ball state in the fall of 1983 and wasn't sure where my game was going to go,” Orlando said. “I was fortunate enough to play for Coach Richards who is a great developmental coach."

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State wins in the annual “Think Pink” game on a historic night

By Elijah Poe / February 15, 2023

The Cardinals (22-4, 12-1 MAC) were able to beat Ohio (5-19, 3-10 MAC) with a score of 78-53. Ball State moves to 12-1 in the Mid-American Conference for the first time in program history. 

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MEN'S TENNIS

Men’s tennis pulls off tight win over Purdue

By Caleb Zuver / February 15, 2023

The Cardinals (5-3) have been looking to get better production out of their doubles matches ever since shifting the lineups last Friday versus Butler. The switch has helped them get off to better starts, and the doubles point set the tone once again today against the Boilermakers (1-7).

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

Harris sinks second buzzer-beater of the season as Bearcats defeat Yorktown

By Zach Carter / February 15, 2023

Last Tuesday, Muncie Central senior guard Daniel Harris sank a game-winning shot against Pendleton Heights (6-15, 0-7 HHC). Last night, he did it again as he sank a 3-pointer to defeat the Yorktown Tigers 41-38. Following the game, one Muncie Central fan said that the team should only play on Tuesdays. 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State grinds out another win over Northern Illinois

By Derran Cobb / February 15, 2023

Dishing out 15 assists as a team, Ball State (19-7, 10-3 MAC) took care of business as it completed the season sweep of short-handed Northern Illinois (11-15, 7-6 MAC) by 10 points. The first thing head coach Michael Lewis had to say in the post-game press conference was an acknowledgment of a hard-fought game from the Huskies. 

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COLTS NAME HEAD COACH

AP: Colts hire Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as their head coach

By Associated Press / February 14, 2023

The Indianapolis Colts have hired Shane Steichen as their head coach. The move announced Tuesday ends a search that took more than a month, involved more than a dozen candidates and finally gives the Colts some direction in what still appears to be a tumultuous offseason. A news conference was scheduled for later in the day.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Hana Mühl’s journey from pro basketball overseas to NCAA basketball at Ball State

By Brayden Goins / February 14, 2023

Around a basketball court, it's 93,910 laps. That’s how far Hana Mühl is from her hometown of Zagreb, Croatia. 

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Ball has career night as Cardinals bounce back against McKendree

By Daniel Kehn / February 12, 2023

Following up a 15-point performance in a five-set loss to Lewis (7-6, 1-1 MIVA) in the conference opener, Ball smashed a career-high 18 kills as the Cardinals (6-4, 1-1 MIVA) bounced back against Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) opponent McKendree (5-4, 0-2 MIVA).

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Cardinals Defeat Bowling Green, jump a spot in MAC standings

By Zach Carter / February 11, 2023

On Saturday afternoon, Ball State attempted to improve its spot in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as Bowling Green visited Worthen Arena. Before the game, they were alone in fourth place. After the Cardinals (17-7) used an offensive clinic to guide them past the Falcons (10-14) 93-72, they now sit tied for third and have a chance for second place.

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BASKETBALL

In a game of runs, Ball State Women's Basketball defeats Akron through stifling defense

By Kyle Smedley / February 11, 2023

Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) defeated Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC) 61-56 in a contest decided by the Cardinals' defense forcing 23 turnovers. Ball State returns to action Feb. 15 against Ohio (5-18, 3-9 MAC) at 6:30 p.m. in Muncie, Ind.

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BASKETBALL

Three takeaways from Ball State Women's Basketball's win over Akron

By Elijah Poe / February 11, 2023

Through offensive scoring runs, efficient defense and a standout performance, Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) jumped out to the best Mid-American Conference (MAC) start in program history with a 61-56 win over Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC).

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

Wes-Del defeats Eastbrook on a special night for Warriors head coach

By Zach Carter / February 11, 2023

On Friday night, Wes-Del took on the Eastbrook Panthers. Before the game started, each Warrior walked across the court with their grandparents. Wes-Del head coach John McGlothin thought that was the only ceremony taking place. The PA announcer then told the crowd that coach Mcglothin would be retiring following the end of this season. Then numerous former players and coaches walked through the gymnasium doors to hug and talk to the 30-year career coach.

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WOMEN'S TENNIS

Cardinals roll to 6-1 win over Youngstown State

By Caleb Zuver / February 11, 2023

The Ball State women’s tennis team is coming back to Muncie after picking two wins in northeast Ohio. The first came in a 5-2 win against Cleveland State, and the second came on Feb. 11 over Youngstown State. Head coach Max Norris wanted to switch the lineups around for the match today and wanted to see more production out of doubles. He got exactly that. 

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WOMEN'S TENNIS

Cardinals overcome slow start, pick up road win over Cleveland State

By Caleb Zuver / February 10, 2023

Ball State women’s tennis (3-2) secured a road win over Cleveland State (5-3) on Friday, bouncing back from a tough loss at home to James Madison last week.

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MEN'S TENNIS

Ball State does just enough in win versus Butler

By Caleb Zuver / February 10, 2023

Ball State Men’s Tennis (3-2) ended a two-match losing streak on Friday, defeating Butler (5-5) 5-2 in what turned out to be an incredible back-and-forth match.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Back to the beginning: Jarron Coleman returns to help lead Ball State Men's Basketball

By Derran Cobb / February 10, 2023

After a stint at the University of Missouri, redshirt junior Jarron Coleman wants to help Ball State Men's Basketball make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000.

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SPORTS

Ball State Cheer back at nationals

By Dylan Selke / February 10, 2023

“When the kids go off the mat and they have that feeling of wow, we did a really good job and they’re so excited, that’s the best part and that’s what we kept talking about,” Richards said. 

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

No. 9 Cardinals fall in five-set thriller to conference rival Lewis

By Corbin Hubert / February 9, 2023

Ball State Men’s Volleyball suffers five set loss (22-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20,16-18) to Lewis in its first Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) game of the season. 

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SPORTS

Ball State Ultimate Frisbee Team prepares for spring season

By Ryan Sierocki / February 9, 2023

“We have a lot of talent this year which is really exciting. It is going to be about putting people in the places they need to be and having them play at the level they should,” Koch said.