Ball State beat Mount Olive 25-15, 25-9 and 25-20.
The Cardinals held the Trojans to a -.133 attack percentage, just one Trojan hit a positive number.
Middle attacker Kevin Owens led the way for Ball State with eight kills on 11 attempts, finishing the night with a .727 attack percentage.
Outside attackers Matt Sutherland and Shane Witmer led Ball State in digs with six each, while setter Hiago Garchet paced the team with 15 assists.
It was one of Ball State’s most successful nights at the net, collecting 16 total blocks. Owens had a team-high two solo blocks while Sutherland had a team-high six assisted blocks.
Ball State plays again Friday against Belmont Abbey.
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