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Graduate student forward Keenan Gumbs of the Liberty Flames goes for a layup against UCLA Dec. 29, 2018. Tribune News Service/David Wilson of the Miami Herald photo courtesy

MASSEY: Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament preview

March is finally here, and with it comes the madness of tournament time. The madness starts with the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Tournament which is scheduled to start with the men’s tournament featuring two matchups, one being Queens taking on Florida Gulf Coast and the reigning champions Bellarmine taking on North Florida. It’s time for magic to happen and dreams to be crushed, what fun!


Roller coaster week

Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster Oliver Moster is expecting above average temperatures, but another storm system on the way. 



Men's Golf kicks off season

“It doesn’t matter if they’re the best team in the country, or the worst team in the country, we’re gonna put up the best that we can put up,” Smith said. 


The Ball State Women's Tennis teams cheers when a point is scored in a MAC Championship doubles match against Toledo May 1, 2022 at Cardinal Creek Tennis Courts. Amber Pietz, DN

Cardinals dominate double-header and extend win streak to seven

Ball State women’s tennis (8-2) is hitting its stride as the end of non-conference play draws near. Since the loss at home to James Madison on Feb. 3, the Cardinals have stayed the course to put together this win streak which stands at seven matches after Sunday’s wins in their doubleheader. 



Junior Kiah Parrott swings through a drive. Chad Smith/Ball State Athletics photo courtesy

Cardinals place ninth in Western Michigan Rio Verde Invitational

The Ball State Women’s golf team placed ninth out of 18 in the Western Michigan Rio Verde Invitational this weekend, shooting 918 over three rounds. Head coach Cameron Andry said each time the team goes out he is looking for a little growth each time. The Ball State’s five-person lineup consisted of junior Kiah Parrott, freshman Sarah Gallagher, freshman Jasmine Driscoll, freshman Madelin Boyd and sophomore Paige Hillman. 


Junior infielder Zach Lane hits a gong in celebration of the first homerun of the game against Eastern Michigan March 13 at Ball Baseball Diamond. Lane had 3 hits and 3 RBI's for the Cardinals. Jacy Bradley, DN

Ball State Baseball gets back on track, going 3-1 at the Swig and Swine Classic

After going 1-3 in its opening weekend series against Charlotte (3-4), Ball State Baseball (4-4) flips the script and goes 3-1 in the Swig and Swine Classic Feb. 24-26. The Cardinals return to action Mar. 3-5 at a four-game series in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where they take on Cornell (0-2) at 10 a.m. in the first of two Mar. 3 games. 



Daniel Harris (1) dribbles the ball down the court against Muncie Burris Owls at the Inaugural City of Champion Basketball Invitational on Jan. 29, 2022, at Muncie Fieldhouse in Muncie, IN. Harris scored 12 points during the game. Amber Pietz, DN

CARTER: Delaware County's most improved boys high school basketball players

When a new season of high school basketball comes around, people wonder what players will stand out. To some, it’s their skill level, their attitude or just how they play the game. Since taking over the beat writer position for Delaware County high school boys basketball earlier this season, multiple players have stuck out to me. This list is, in my opinion, the players who have improved the most from last season.


Sophomore forward Basheer Jihad looks ahead during a timeout in a game against Eastern Michigan Feb. 3 at Worthen Arena. Jihad only had one made basket and two points in the game. Brayden Goins, DN

Cardinals fall to Eastern Michigan, lose second straight road game

Following what was arguably its biggest game of the season on Tuesday, Ball State (20-9, 11-5 MAC) traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan to take on Eastern Michigan (8-21, 5-11 MAC). After taking a ten-point lead going into halftime, the Cardinals looked to be in control and poised to finish the game on top. It was in the second half when everything began to collapse.