As the Cardinals work their way through their schedule, consistency remains the common goal for the team.
Ball State will host the fierce competition that comes along with the University of Evansville on Friday.
“They smoked us last year ...” coach Bob Thomas said.
Evansville dominated the Cardinals last time the teams faced each other, though Ball State was victorious in the 2011 season.
“I haven’t figured out the outcome yet on paper, but it will be close, very close,” Thomas said. “I would give them the edge at this time.”
Evansville poses a challenge for the Cardinals and beating them is a main goal the team looks to reach season.
“They are going to give us all we can handle, that’s for sure,” Thomas said.
Along with being one of the most challenging meets of the season, Friday is also senior night for the Cardinals. Michael Weber, Nicholas Stevens, David Wood and Ethan Hall are the seniors on the team and will swim their last meet in their home pool.
Weber took home a victory in the 100-yard backstroke the last two years the Cardinals faced Evansville. He was also apart of the first place 200-yard medley relay team his sophomore year along with solo victory in the 200-yard individual medley.
Another reason consistency will be key this time around.
The senior swimmers will have the opportunity to be recognized individually and celebrate their accomplishments from the past four years.
The team has accomplished many tasks throughout the season with the help of the seniors on the team. Seeing the team, including the seniors, continue to do what they have done all year is critical at this point in time, Thomas said.
The meet will begin at 4 p.m. in the Lewellen Aquatic Center.
