POZ'S POINTS: Ball State effort a positive after loss
September 9, 2012I'd assume coach Pete Lembo and his team were pleased to see the runway at Muncie airport Saturday night after getting walloped by Clemson.
I'd assume coach Pete Lembo and his team were pleased to see the runway at Muncie airport Saturday night after getting walloped by Clemson.
The season isn't getting much better for Ball State after dropping a match to Longwood (1-6) 6-1 Sunday.
Early last week, coach Craig Roberts and sophomore forward Jasmine Moses had a meeting to talk about why the Cardinals' scoring leader from last season wasn't having the same impact in 2012.
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's parliamentary speaker canceled a visit to Canada to protest Ottawa's decision to cut diplomatic relations Saturday, and Tehran's foreign ministry called "unwise" a five-day deadline set by Canada for Iranian diplomats to leave the country.
The sun was out, and there was a calm breeze at Prairie Creek where about 15 students were enjoying the nice weather in canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and yard games for Outdoor Pursuits' Fun in the Sun. This activity kicks off the series of adventurous events held by Outdoor Pursuits throughout the year.
INDIANAPOLIS - As the countdown to the November election picks up steam, establishment Democrats and Republicans have been quietly talking about the possibility that Indiana swing voters could pick Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly in November.
The frustration culminated for Ball State in a Friday night loss in three sets (25-22, 25-14, 25-21) to Creighton.
NEW CASTLE, Ind. - Customers at a diner in an eastern Indiana city were evacuated shortly before a fire destroyed the building. -á
Doc's Music Hall, a downtown concert hall open since 1992, will close within a month.
Starting the second quarter on its own 49-yard line, Clemson wasted no time again getting into the end zone.
Providing energy off the bench seems like a role sophomore forward Nicole Pembleton thrives in.
A failure to close out sets cost Ball State a chance to extend both of its Saturday matches. It ended up aiding Ball State's 0-3 weekend.
INDIANAPOLIS - Utility crews are working to restore power to hundreds of Indiana homes and businesses still in the dark following severe thunderstorms that brought high winds and heavy rains to the state. Friday night's storms cut power to more than 5,400 Indianapolis Power & Light Co. customers, but by Saturday afternoon only about 420 remained without power. The powerful storms ahead of a cold front that ushered in sharply cooler air forced the cancellation of scores of Friday night high school football games. In southwestern Indiana, Vectren Corp. reported that more than 7,000 of its customers in three counties faced power outages following the storms. But by Saturday afternoon, just 900 customers remained without power. Duke Energy reported about 400 customers without power as of early Saturday afternoon.
Ball State started off the second half and perhaps put together its most impressive drive of the game.
CLEMSON, S.C. - When running back Horactio Banks scampered 54-yards for Ball State's first touchdown against Clemson, it looked like the game could stay competitive. The run put the score within six points late in the first quarter.
University police department officers were one of 16 teams that competed in the 11th annual Indiana SWAT Challenge from Thursday through Saturday, using teamwork to complete the competition.
CLEMSON, S.C. -- In the news conference following Ball State's 52-27 loss to No. 12 Clemson Saturday afternoon, three players sat at the table as their coach reflected on the game.
Clemson opened the game from its own 28-yard line to drive right down the field on the Ball State defense.
INDIANAPOLIS- Indiana won't turn its lottery over to a private company if bidders don't meet the state's high standards, the executive director of the Hoosier Lottery said Friday.
CHICAGO - Setting foot in a hospital again, Emily and Mike Jordan couldn't help but feel anxious.
