“Three games in a row here that we'll be thanking the crowd. They played a huge role tonight. Their energy, their noise, they tried to help the officials. The whole thing. I love it,” head coach Michael Lewis said. “The students were fantastic. We're going to try to continue to play hard and compete and put a product out there that those people appreciate.”
On Tuesday night, Ball State welcomed Western Michigan to Worthen Arena for the next game of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) season. After a game that had little emotion until late, the Cardinals were able to use a last-second second-half stop to defeat the Broncos 71-70.
Worthen Arena was rocking today as the Cardinals flew higher than the Redhawks. This season’s edition of the Redbird rivalry started with a victory from Ball State (12-5, 3-1 MAC) as they defeated Miami (OH) (7-10, 1-3 MAC).
After losing its first game in the last eight, Ball State (12-5) returned to Worthen Arena Saturday afternoon to take on the Miami Redhawks (7-10) in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play. After taking the lead right out of the gate and leading for the entire game, the Cardinals were able to defeat the visitors 75-61.
Poor passing. Poor court awareness. Bad shot selection. Miscommunications. “What are you doing? What are you doing?” rang on the court and could be heard through the broadcast. Head Coach Michael Lewis was at a loss for words on the sideline in Athens, Ohio. In what was a physical game, which is synonymous with Mid-American Conference (MAC) play, Ball State (11-5, 2-1 MAC) fell to Ohio (9-7, 1-2 MAC).
“I said when we got this job, we wanted to build a program that the community and the state was proud of,” Ball State head coach Michael Lewis said. After tonight's win, Cardinal fans might have something to be proud of.
Ball State Men’s Basketball started the new year and new Mid-American Conference (MAC) season on the road against Toledo in what promised to be a top-tier matchup.
On Wednesday night, the Ball State Men’s Basketball welcomed Chicago State to Worthen Arena in its last game in 2022. It would prove to be a close final nonconference game before the start of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) season in January. When the final buzzer screamed through the arena, the Cardinals would end the year on a high note, defeating the Cougars 70-63.
While most Ball State students hunkered down in their first week of winter break, the men’s basketball team took to the court in Worthen Arena against Georgia Southern. Defeating the Eagles 58-54 after a nervy first half, the Cardinals sit 8-4 with one game left before the Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season begins with Toledo Jan. 3.
A huge block leading to a big layup from Mickey Pearson. A smooth behind-the-back pass from Jarron Coleman for an easy layup. A steal and outlet pass leading to a slam. The Cardinals made big plays under the bright lights of Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis Dec. 17 and left with their third win on the bounce.
Ball State fans flocked to Worthen Arena to watch their team take on the University of Evansville. If they were wanting an offensive presentation, then they went home happy. The Cardinals defeated the Aces 88-69. It was clear after the first half that the home team came to play.
After suffering two straight heartbreaking buzzer-beating losses, the Ball State Cardinals were on a mission to get back in the win column, and they did so in dominating fashion against Eastern Illinois. Four players are currently averaging 10+ points on the season, and against the Panthers, there were five with double figures.
Jaylin Sellers takes the handoff and goes straight to the basket for a layup plus the foul. He drains the free throw to give Ball State Men's Basketball a two-point lead with 12 seconds to go. Duquesne makes its way up the court, scrambling to either tie or win the game. Ball State defends their matchups well until Tre Clark III gets the ball on the left wing. He dribbles and shot fakes, but Jarron Coleman doesn’t bite. It doesn’t matter. He shoots it anyway. The buzzer sounds and the basket is good. The Dukes win, 78-77.
Muncie Central led Guerin Catholic by eleven points going into the fourth quarter. But after multiple baskets, including a fast-break slam dunk, they found themselves only up one with 2:19 remaining. After a back-and-forth minute, the Bearcats used their ability to drive in and draw fouls.
In the third day of its three day tournament at the Baha Mar Hoops Championship Tournament in Nassau, Bahamas, Ball State Men's Basketball fell to San Jose State in a game that went down to the wire.
Now in the consolation bracket and looking to get back on the winning side of the Baha Mar Hoops Championship Tournament, Ball State defeated Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) opponent Missouri State 67-64.
On the island filled with majestic turquoise water, plush pink sand, and nothing short of pure paradise, the Cardinals look to get a win in their first game of a three-day tournament hosted in Nassau, Bahamas. Ball State fell to Vermont 73-78 in the first game of the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship Tournament set in the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas.
Ball State (3-1) protected Worthen Arena and defeated Indiana University South Bend (3-4) with a score of 86-72 Nov. 19. The Cardinals started off the game by taking an early lead and held it throughout. Here are four takeaways from the Cardinal’s win.
With the hire of head coach Michael Lewis who, in spite of his extensive assistant coaching career, is in his first year as head coach, and the return of two former Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman of the Year winners, all eyes are on the Cardinals this season.
Getting over the loss to Indiana State last weekend, the Cardinals found a way to bounce back for the start of the season against the Omaha Mavericks. Ball State (2-1, 0-0 MAC) defeated Omaha (1-3, 0-0 SVC) 71-61 in a competitive game to go into the weekend with another win to the record.
