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The Ball State field hockey team celebrates scoring a goal Sept. 3 in a game against Lehigh at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State lost to Lehigh 1-3. Amber Pietz, DN

Ball State earns first win in conference play against Ohio with a Knopert overtime winner

“It was a tough game,” head coach Caitlin Walsh said. “I am sure it was fun to watch… but it was gritty… and the match was a little frustrating to watch knowing that we were in the driver’s seat. I think we gave up too much defensively so we definitely have things we need to work on but for them to come out and bounce back after going to overtime…It shows the kind of team that we are and we never stop fighting.”



Wes-Del freshman Jane Armington begins to swing August 12 at the Muncie Elks Golf Course. Zach Carter, DN.

The future of Wes-Del girl's golf starts with Armington

In her freshman year with the Warriors girls’ golf team, she made headlines as she won the Middle-Eastern Conference (78), had the lowest nine-hole score in the county with a score of 33, and became the first Wes-Del golfer to win the Delaware County Tournament (76). 


Graduate assistant Madison Surface is pictured on FaceTime with her mother, Charity Surface. Hudson French, Photo Provided

Faith, Family and Football

Madison is the granddaughter of two Indiana football coaches, her grandfather Mark Surface, who coached at Marion High School, and her ‘Papaw,’ Calvin Duff, who coached at Lincoln High School. Even after her Papaw’s passing from Alzheimer’s two years ago, his memory and love for the game have continued to push her and Blake to continue down that path as well. 



Fly Away to Affordable, Quality Housing at The Haven!

Being a college student is not easy at all. You have academics, jobs, internships, and a social life to keep track of. Add house-hunting into the mix and it can get messy. Thinking about finding somewhere to move off-campus is another big decision that you might be dreading, and finding good quality, affordable housing can be a hassle. Finding a place to live should be made easier, and with The Haven, it is!



Hudson Zahm, NewsLink Indiana

Ball State Health Fair looks to Educate Students

The fair has several displays educating Ball State students about Health Services on and off campus. Students are also given interactive health education resources, sample items, and the occasional free health screening.



Jake Garcia, NewsLink Indiana

First-Year Head Coach Tony Pierce Has Eagles Soaring

The Delta Eagles have a new coach at the helm. First-year Head Coach Tony Pierce is helping the Eagles fly through the season with an impressive 7-2 record after a competitive win over the Yorktown Tigers on Monday. Coach Pierce talks about the ups and downs on trying to see success in his young group of guys. 


Cardinal runners start the 5k race of the We Fly Ball State Invitational Sept. 1. Ball State defeated Lindenwood and Austin Peay in the 5k women’s race. Daniel Kehn, DN

'The Big Show'

With the season already underway, the cross-country squad is looking to carry the track and field program’s success from the winter and spring into the fall. Head coach Adrian Wheatley is entering his third year as head coach of the cross-country and track & field programs.  


Sunny skies and warm temperatures

Weather Forecaster Izzy Collins has the details on Family Weekend weather and the slight chance for isolated showers, as well as the warmer temperatures on the way. 


Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Qian Magwood gets tackled against Georgia Sept. 9 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. Magwood received a total of 12 yards in the game. Mya Cataline, DN

'Throw the records out'

Ball State and Indiana State may both be winless through the first two weeks of the season, but each side remains hungry heading into a rivalry game for the Blue Key Liberty Bell Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. This contest will cap off Family Weekend at Ball State and is the Cardinals' home opener at Scheumann Stadium.