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Redshirt Freshman middle blocker Aniya Kennedy spikes the ball against Kent State Oct. 27 at Worthen Arena. Kennedy scored 13 points in the game. Mya Cataline, DN

Ball State sweeps Kent State to regain momentum

“There wasn't a ton of pressure that was put on us, but at least we were staying focused and doing things on our side of the court regardless of what was happening on the other side,” Ball State head coach Kelli Miller Phillips said.


Ball State field hockey prepare to take on Saint Louis Sept. 17 at Briner Sports Complex. The Cardinals won 2-1 against the Bilikens. Sami Farmer, DN

Ball State loses by 4 at Miami

Miami continued their now 21-game win streak against Ball State, as they have won every match between the two universities since Thursday, November 3rd, 2011.




Sophomore defender Sami Bird takes the ball upfield against Central Michigan Oct. 26 at Briner Sports Complex. Bird played 51 minutes in the game. Andrew Berger, DN

Ball State snaps losing streak

This win secures the third seed in the conference for Ball State and home advantage for their quarter-final match this Sunday, October 29. At the time of this publication, the Cardinals are currently slated to face Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference tournament. 


Lindsey Blom poses for a photo Sept. 13 at Briner Sports Complex. Blom has worked for Ball State for 15 years. Mya Cataline, DN

Lindsey Blom’s instruction makes an impact on Ball State Alumni

Blom's experience overcoming adversity helps her empathize with student athletes she has mentored during her 15-year career at Ball State University. Blom has worked as a faculty athletic representative, chairperson for Ball State’s School of Kinesiology, and professor of sport and exercise psychology, but was just named associate athletic director for championship performance.


Police respond to an active shooter situation in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP

A man opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, killing at least 16 people and engulfing the state's second-largest city in chaos. The suspect remained at large as authorities ordered residents and business owners to stay inside and off the streets. Two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press dozens of people also had been wounded. The officials were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.