Cardinals place ninth in Western Michigan Rio Verde Invitational

By Elijah Poe / February 26, 2023

The Ball State Women’s golf team placed ninth out of 18 in the Western Michigan Rio Verde Invitational this weekend, shooting 918 over three rounds. Head coach Cameron Andry said each time the team goes out he is looking for a little growth each time. The Ball State’s five-person lineup consisted of junior Kiah Parrott, freshman Sarah Gallagher, freshman Jasmine Driscoll, freshman Madelin Boyd and sophomore Paige Hillman. 

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BASEBALL

Ball State Baseball gets back on track, going 3-1 at the Swig and Swine Classic

By Kyle Smedley / February 26, 2023

After going 1-3 in its opening weekend series against Charlotte (3-4), Ball State Baseball (4-4) flips the script and goes 3-1 in the Swig and Swine Classic Feb. 24-26. The Cardinals return to action Mar. 3-5 at a four-game series in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where they take on Cornell (0-2) at 10 a.m. in the first of two Mar. 3 games. 

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

CARTER: Delaware County's most improved boys high school basketball players

By Zach Carter / February 26, 2023

When a new season of high school basketball comes around, people wonder what players will stand out. To some, it’s their skill level, their attitude or just how they play the game. Since taking over the beat writer position for Delaware County high school boys basketball earlier this season, multiple players have stuck out to me. This list is, in my opinion, the players who have improved the most from last season.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Through his ‘Seven Pillars’, Brady Sallee has established a winning culture at Ball State

By Kyle Smedley / February 26, 2023

Competitive. Hardworking. Accountable. Prideful. Tough. Invested. Selfless. The seven pillars of Ball State University Women’s Basketball. It is these seven words that head coach Brady Sallee built his program on when he took the reins in 2012. 

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Ball State Men’s Volleyball win back-to-back over rivals Lindenwood and Quincy

By Corbin Hubert / February 26, 2023

Saturday, the Cardinals (9-5, 4-2) exited the Pepsi Center on the campus of Quincy University with the win in straight sets (25-23, 25-22, 25-22). The win for Ball State was actually the seventh-straight loss via sweep for the Hawks (4-10, 0-6). 

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Cardinals fall to Eastern Michigan, lose second straight road game

By Derran Cobb / February 25, 2023

Following what was arguably its biggest game of the season on Tuesday, Ball State (20-9, 11-5 MAC) traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan to take on Eastern Michigan (8-21, 5-11 MAC). After taking a ten-point lead going into halftime, the Cardinals looked to be in control and poised to finish the game on top. It was in the second half when everything began to collapse. 

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BASKETBALL

On Senior Day, Ball State Women's Basketball's contest against Toledo was bigger than the game

By Kyle Smedley / February 25, 2023

Ball State Women's Basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) fell 72-70 to Toledo (23-4, 14-2 MAC) in two players' final game at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals return to action Mar. 1 at Bowling Green (24-4, 11-3 MAC) at 5 p.m. in a contest on ESPNU.

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2A HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Bulldogs fall a point short to Rangers in first state championship appearance

By Zach Carter / February 25, 2023

Lapel girls basketball made its first-ever trip to the state finals on Feb. 25. In the end, the Bulldogs fell to the defending 2A champions, Forest Park, 38-37 as junior Madelyn Poynter’s last-second three-point shot bounced off the rim.

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BASKETBALL

Four takeaways from Ball State Women's Basketball's loss to Toledo

By Elijah Poe / February 25, 2023

Ball State Women's Basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) fell to Toledo (23-4, 14-2) 72-70 in the final home game of the season. In a game that came down to the wire, here are four takeaways.

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SPORTS

Men’s basketball gets home win against lauded Kent State

By Isaiah Rosner / February 23, 2023

“When we make a big play and you just hear the crowd behind you, how can you not just keep playing hard, keep trying to make plays for your teammates, and play good basketball for them?” Sellers said.

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SPORTS

Gunn, Yorktown Boys’ Basketball keeps sights on sectional

By Ryan Sierocki / February 23, 2023

A tough shooting night and a plethora of turnovers left the Tigers down 18 points at halftime. During the break, Head Coach Matt Moulton told his guys to keep their heads up.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State controls its own destiny with a win over Western Michigan

By Elijah Poe / February 22, 2023

Ball State (23-5, 13-2 MAC) beat Western Michigan (10-16, 5-10 MAC) 80-49. The Cardinals held the Broncos to the least amount of points scored against a MAC team and Ball State also tied for the largest margin of victory against a MAC opponent.  

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MEN'S TENNIS

Cardinals continue winning ways, top Dayton 5-2

By Caleb Zuver / February 22, 2023

Ball State Men’s tennis is stringing together a winning streak as conference play nears. Wednesday was their fourth win in a row and it came against the Dayton Flyers (7-6, 0-0) in a dominating performance. Head coach Bill Richards put some players in different situations, as the lineups were shuffled around but the Cardinals (7-3, 0-0) didn’t miss a beat.

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SPORTS

Former Ball State quarterback makes XFL debut

By Brandon Beaman / February 22, 2023

“When Rick Mueller called me, who’s the GM here with the Renegades, and told me they were going to pick me up as one of their quarterbacks, I was super excited. Just happy to be playing again,” Plitt said.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL

Ball State tops conference leader at home, wins 82-70

By Derran Cobb / February 22, 2023

Jarron Coleman with the rebound. He swings it to Jaylin Sellers up the court. Sellers pulls up for a 3-pointer… it’s good. The packed Worthen Arena roars with cheers as Kent State calls timeout. That moment was likely the most pivotal moment of the game for the Cardinals (20-8, 11-4 MAC), as they mounted a 16-5 run to start the second half to propel themselves to victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes (22-6, 12-3 MAC). 

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SPORTS

Ball State Gymnastics wins over Kent State

By Brandon Beaman / February 20, 2023

“I felt pretty good about it. I know I have more in the tank, I know I have more to give and I am going to keep working,” Ruthberg said. 

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BASEBALL

Ball State Baseball wins one of four games in opening weekend series against Charlotte

By Kyle Smedley / February 19, 2023

In a four game series Feb. 17-19 to open up the 2023 season, Ball State Baseball (1-3) won one of four games against Charlotte (3-1). The Cardinals return to action Feb. 24-26 as a part of the Swig and Swine tournament in Charleston, South Carolina, with game one against Merrimack at Noon Feb. 24. 

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WOMEN'S TENNIS

Cardinals earn second sweep in as many days over Oakland

By Caleb Zuver / February 19, 2023

After sweeping Western Kentucky on Saturday, Ball State women’s tennis put together another unblemished performance against Oakland (0-4) on Sunday, winning 7-0. The Cardinals (6-2) used this weekend to get everyone on the roster involved. It was a common theme across both matches. On Saturday, second-year Ella Hazelbaker made her first start of the season at third doubles with fourth-year Amy Kaplan. Today, the pair moved up to the first doubles slot and picked up right where they left off, winning 6-3. a

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SOFTBALL

Russo throws no-hitter as Cardinals Start Season 2-3 at Blazer Bash

By Zach Carter / February 19, 2023

Ball State started its season in the Blazer Bash tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. In its last game of the weekend, sophomore starting pitcher Angelina Russo threw her second no-hitter and Ball State’s 18th since 1980.

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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Cardinals go down to the wire against Mastodons in rematch of 2022 MIVA championship

By Corbin Hubert / February 19, 2023

The Cardinals (7-5, 2-2) took down Purdue Fort Wayne (10-4, 1-3) in a five-set (25-20, 24-26, 25-22, 19-25, 15-8) battle Saturday in the first meeting of the two teams since last year’s Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) championship match.