3 takeaways from Ball State's 76-69 win over Kent State
By Zach Carter / March 5, 2024Junior Ben Hendriks tied his collegiate career high with 11 points as Ball State defeated Kent State 76-69.
Junior Ben Hendriks tied his collegiate career high with 11 points as Ball State defeated Kent State 76-69.
A spool of yarn and the pull of a hook has the potential to create intricate patterns. The craft is unique, as it can only be done by human hands. Machines aren’t capable of manipulating the yarn in a way that emulates the centuries-old art form.
Junior Jacob Hartlaub pitched for 4.2 innings, allowing just four hits. This quieting of at-bats allowed for Ball State's offense to steadily gain and keep momentum throughout the game.
Growing up in Ontario and moving to Muncie to play at the collegiate level is an experience three Ball State golfers share, and it's a bond that goes beyond the sport they traveled across the border to play.
Akilah Nosakhere has spent her life collaborating with inspiring individuals and organizations to advance her community and educational opportunities for all. And come March, after more than 30 years of library management and community service, Nosakhere will retire as director of Muncie Public Library.
Graduate student Haley Wynn collected hit No. 200 as the Cardinals went 2-2 in the Colonel Classic.
The organization has created a family and is bettering Muncie.
With No. 12 Ball State’s win (25-19, 25-21, 25-18) over Queens (6-13, 2-8 MIVA) Sunday inside Worthen Arena, the Cardinals surpassed Ohio State — who earned their second conference loss against Loyola Chicago on March 2 — for the first-place spot in the MIVA standings.
They introduced themselves sliding into the backseat of my car, shooting me a single glance. “Cool With You” by Hers was blasting on my car's speakers. They were quiet the whole time we were at dinner but loud in our first text messages after I dropped them back off at their dorm.
Although Ball State did not claim the illustrious MAC Championship finishing fifth overall as a team, there is no doubt that the showing is promising for the future of the team going into next season.
Senior Jonny Manor led the Eagles with 15 points as Delta defeated Yorktown 55-44 in the sectional No. 24 championship game.
Junior Jalin Anderson led the Cardinals with 25 points as Ball State fell to Western Michigan 78-76.
The Cardinals (14-15, 6-10 MAC) failed to secure eighth place in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) with a 78-76 overtime loss against Western Michigan (11-18, 8-8 MAC). Ball State returns to action Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in the final home game of the season against Kent State.
Whenever a senior day comes around, head coach Brady Sallee always wants to celebrate the women’s basketball class with a curtain call, points and a win. Each Cardinal (25-4, 14-2 MAC) senior was able to do that on their day in the 75-47 win over Eastern Michigan (6-21, 2-14 MAC).
On the second miss, Becki grabbed the rebound and found Rauch who once again earned a trip to the line. After missing the first, she put the second free throw in to give her 1,000. Rauch would add two more later in the quarter to finish with 17 for the game.
The Village welcomed a new addition to its neighborhood of restaurants with the opening of Midnight Cafe & Grill. This unique establishment offers a blend of Mexican cuisine, an all-day breakfast, and a place for students to hang out after midnight.
Wapahani senior Isaac Andrews became Delaware County's all-time leading scorer with 21 points in the Raider's sectional semi-final win over Wes-Del.
Ball State seized its opportunity in front of its fans and protected its home territory for the 10th time in the 2024 campaign. The No. 12 Cardinals downed Queens (6-12, 2-7 MIVA), a first-year member of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, in three sets (25-22, 25-15, 25-16).
On the morning of Friday, March 1st, the City of Muncie hosted the 2024 State of the City event at Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
Weather Forecaster Evan Reed has the latest on the continuing warmer weather.
