4 takeaways from Ball State's loss to Miami
By Zach Carter / January 20, 2024After going into overtime, Ball State fell to Miami 87-80 for the Cardinals’ fifth MAC loss of the season.
After going into overtime, Ball State fell to Miami 87-80 for the Cardinals’ fifth MAC loss of the season.
Ball State (9-8, 1-4 MAC) defeated Eastern Michigan (8-9, 1-4 MAC) 76-62 for the Cardinals' first win since Dec. 10, 2023. Ball State returns to action Saturday, Jan. 20, for a 2 p.m. contest against Miami (OH) (8-9, 2-3 MAC) in Muncie, Indiana.
Ball State (8-8, 0-4 MAC) lost its sixth-straight contest with a 77-72 defeat at the hands of Toledo (10-6, 4-0 MAC). The Cardinals stay on the road for their next contest, a 7 p.m. matchup against Eastern Michigan (8-8, 1-3 MAC) Jan. 16 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
The Cardinals (8-7, 0-3 MAC) fell 80-76 to preseason Mid-American Conference (MAC) favorite, Akron (11-4, 3-0 MAC). Ball State hits the road for its next contest, another MAC contest against Toledo (9-6, 3-0 MAC) in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.
Four Cardinals scored in double-figures as Ball State fell 80-76 to Akron.
Ball State men's basketball (8-6, 0-2 MAC) lost for the fourth game in a row when key turnovers helped guide Central Michigan (8-6, 1-1 MAC) to a 71-65 win. The Cardinals host MAC opponent Akron Tuesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. in their next attempt at snapping their losing streak.
Ball State men's basketball (8-6, 0-2 MAC) lost its fourth-straight game and second MAC contest of the season in a tight matchup to Central Michigan (8-6, 1-1 MAC). The Cardinals stay at home for its next contest, hosting MAC foe Akron Tuesday, January 9, at 7 p.m.
The Cardinals (8-5, 0-1 MAC) fell 82-69 to Kent State (8-5, 1-0 MAC) on the road in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) opener for each side. Ball State returns to action Saturday, Jan. 6, against Central Michigan (5-8, 0-1 MAC) in Muncie, Indiana, at 2 p.m.
In their first Mid-American Conference game of the season, the Cardinals fell to Kent State 82-69.
Ball State lost consecutive games for the first time this season, falling to 8-4 on the season after a 80-63 loss to Minnesota (9-3). The Cardinals return to action Tuesday, Jan. 2 in the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) contest of their season, traveling to Kent State (7-3).
Ball State fans traveled to Indianapolis to support the Cardinals in the Indy Classic.
Indianapolis native Davion Bailey returned to the court for the Cardinals' game against Indiana State in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Ball State men's basketball moved to 8-3 on the season, falling to Indiana State (10-1) in the second annual Indy Classic. Here are three takeaways from the loss that snapped the Cardinals' three-game winning streak.
In Ball State’s 83-71 win over SIU Edwardsville (6-5), the Cardinals moved to 7-0 at home this season. Ball State (8-2) travels to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Saturday, Dec. 16, for its next contest against Indiana State (9-1) as part of the Indy Classic.
Junior Basheer Jihad recorded his fourth double-double in the Cardinals' 83-71 win over SIUE.
In their seventh win of the season, Cardinals junior Basheer Jihad recorded his third double-double of the season in his hometown.
After being the first NBA squad to clinch a spot in the In-Season Tournament, the Indiana Pacers take on the Boston Celtics Dec. 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In the Cardinals' 67-58 victory over the Knights, redshirt junior Ben Hendriks and junior Basheer Jihad both had big performances.
The Cardinals were ready to play before the opening tip-off happened. Here are four takeaways from the game.
The Cardinals' 90-64 loss is not only the worst of the season, but it’s tied for the worst loss of Michael Lewis’ two-season head coaching tenure. Ball State (5-2) looks to return to form Saturday, Dec. 2 with a 2 p.m. contest against Bellarmine (2-5) at Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana.
