The Chippewas put together a complete all-around effort in the second half, which led them to a dominating win over the Cardinals, 66-39. The lost snapped Ball State’s seven-game win streak, which was their longest streak since the 2017-18 season.
In a game of big runs and droughts, Ball State Men's Basketball's consistency on offense allowed the team to cruise to a 69-52 win over Eastern Michigan.
Saturday afternoon’s matchup against Eastern Michigan continued to prove why Jasmin Samz is a leader for Ball State Women’s Basketball. In a physical conference matchup, Samz used her hustle and next-play mentality to lift the Cardinals over the Eagles to remain unbeaten in conference play.
Ball State Women’s Basketball's performances in second halves this season so far has helped it be successful in the win column. The Cardinals were even better again in the second half against Eastern Michigan, and it was enough for them to come out on top to extend their current win streak to seven games straight.
Ball State Men’s Basketball had Akron on the brink of defeat, but a second-half lapse ultimately was the deciding factor in the Cardinals’ 75-60 loss. Akron has yet to lose at home, and Friday night was no different, as the Zips moved to 10-0 on their stomping grounds. Here are four takeaways.
Friday night’s conference rivalry game between Cowan and Daleville had everything from a full crowd and a homecoming celebration to a loud atmosphere and the Blackhawks’ first victory over their rival in four years.
Friday night’s Central Indiana Conference matchup was different for the Bruins. Their third-year head coach Jerry Hoover would miss the game because he was hospitalized this week due to having pneumonia. He left the keys to his son and assistant coach Don Hoover. The absence of the team’s head coach did not distract Blackford from defeating Madison-Grant, 93-74.
On Wednesday night, Ball State traveled to take on Bowling Green in midweek action. The game saw plenty of highs and lows for both teams, but it was the Cardinals who were able to connect on the shots when it mattered.
Ball State Women’s Basketball had a chance to extend two streaks and they took full advantage of the opportunity as they knocked off Bowling Green, 86-80.
Ball State Men's Basketball looks to stay consistent in its next 16 games in hopes to win a MAC Championship. The Cardinals are already 2-0 in MAC play with wins over Toledo and Buffalo.
Redshirt senior forward Tahjai Teague has been the leading force on defense in this winning stretch. In Tuesday’s 88-68 conference victory against Buffalo, Ball State used that same recipe for success that has worked in the past: Stop the opponent on defense to create open looks on offense.
Buffalo has had Ball State Men’s Basketball’s number since 2017. Tuesday night was different. The Cardinals defeated the Bulls, 88-68, and remain undefeated in Mid-American Conference play.
Ultimately, it was Ball State Women’s Basketball that got the upper hand on Kent State, 66-62. Using a defensive approach to the game, the Cardinals’ captured their fifth straight win and their first in conference play.
Effort and toughness. That is how head coach James Whitford described senior forward Kyle Mallers and the Cardinal defense in Ball State Men’s Basketball’s 61-57 victory over Toledo on Friday.
Ball State Women’s Basketball (8-4, 0-0 MAC) made its return to Worthen Arena Monday after not having a contest on its home floor for 23 days. The Cardinals showed signs of rust after the holiday break but turned their play around in the second half and came away with a convincing 84-49 victory against Urbana (7-6, 3-3 AMC).
A lackluster start by both teams eventually saw Ball State Men's Basketball jump out in the second half against Portland or a 61-46 win to wrap up the Diamond Head Classic.
Another strong shooting performance from the opposition and a long scoring drought in the second half proved costly for Ball State Men's Basketball in a 71-70 loss to UTEP.
Head coach James Whitford described redshirt senior forward Tahjai Teague’s performance as a “Junkyard dog” in Ball State's 85-64 loss to No. 22 Washington in the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii.
Ball State Women’s Basketball will return to Muncie on a hot streak after finishing with a 3-0 record in the Lobo Invitational following their convincing win over New Mexico Friday, 70-57.
Ball State Women’s Basketball (6-4, 0-0 MAC) outscored Providence (8-3, 0-0 Big East) in two quarters, proving to be enough for the Cardinals in a 52-51 win over the Friars. The win brings Ball State 2-0 in the Lobo Invitational.
