It’s Family Weekend, and Ball State Athletics will be in full swing this weekend from the tennis courts to Scheumann Stadium. Here’s who will be in action this weekend and why you may want to stop by.
Friday
Soccer v. Toledo
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Briner Sports Complex, just north of Scheumann Stadium
Tickets: Free admission
Why you should watch: Soccer opens up its conference schedule at home looking for its third MAC regular season title in four seasons. The Cardinals will be playing with a chip on their shoulder as the Rockets were the team that eliminated them from the MAC tournament last season. The team is coming off a 3-1 win over Omaha last Friday.
Women’s Tennis Hidden Dual
Time: Friday-Sunday
Place: Tennis courts, located by the duck pond on the north side of campus
Tickets: Free admission
Why you should watch: Ball State Women’s Tennis kicks off their 2018 fall season after another successful run last year. Going 11-11 last season, the Cardinals return seven players to the roster as they face the likes of various foes from around the nation.
Saturday
Football v. Western Kentucky
Time: 3 p.m.
Place: Scheumann Stadium, 3300 Tillotson Avenue, Muncie, Indiana
Tickets: $15-25 (Students free with ID)
Why you should watch: After taking No. 8 Notre Dame down to the wire and falling to Indiana, Ball State Football is looking to get back on track at home. Last time the Cardinals were at home, they blew out Central Connecticut State, 42-6 while setting the school record in total yardage. The Hilltoppers are coming off a close loss to Louisville, only losing by three.
Sunday
Soccer v. Bowling Green
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Briner Sports Complex, just north of Scheumann Stadium
Tickets: Free admission
Why you should watch: Capping off your weekend, head back to Briner Sports Complex to see soccer take on another conference rival in Bowling Green. This is the first time since 2016 the Cardinals have squared off against the Falcons. The Cardinals won the last meeting, 2-1. The Falcons are coming off a double-overtime tie to Ohio State, 1-1.
A few helpful tips for this weekend:
- If you are still looking for tickets to the football game, call 888-BSU-TICKET or stop by the Stoops Buick/GMC Ticket Center inside Worthen Arena. Tickets can also be purchased online at Ball State Athletics.
- $5 General Parking is available on the green next to First Merchants Ballpark located between West Bethel and Tillotson Ave. Free parking is available at Cardinal Creek and Worthen Arena.
- From Cardinal Creek and Worthen Arena, the Green Loop bus can take you up to Scheumann Stadium.
- The intersection of Tillotson and Bethel will be closed for hours prior to kickoff.
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