Ball State remains hopeful for postseason
By David K. Jones / October 21, 2015Sally Northcroft still believes that the four Mid-American Conference tournament seeds are still up for grabs. “The competition is wide open,” Northcroft said.
Sally Northcroft still believes that the four Mid-American Conference tournament seeds are still up for grabs. “The competition is wide open,” Northcroft said.
In the midst of Ball State football's second-longest losing streak this decade, head coach Pete Lembo is looking for answers.
The fall season came to a bittersweet end for the Cardinal women’s golf team as they finished 14th overall at their final event. The team travelled to Simpsonville, Kentucky to participate in the Cardinal Cup hosted by the University of Louisville.
A five-match win streak proved to be just one short for a pair of junior men’s tennis players who were one match away from reaching the Indoor Intercollegiate Championships.
The Ball State football team ranks in the nation's top 10 in two statistical categories. But head coach Pete Lembo isn't happy about it. The Cardinals rank tied for sixth in the nation with 12 field goals made, and are tied for seventh with 16 field goal attempts. Despite freshman Hagee's efficiency this season - especially from 30 yards and in - part of Ball State's problem is the inability to move the ball in the red zone.
Ball State women's volleyball has played through a lot of adversity this season with multiple key players sitting out at different times, leaving the Cardinals potentially vulnerable on the court. Even with so many inconsistencies, senior setter Jenna Spadafora has been consistent in her efforts.
Late in the fourth quarter, Ball State's defense was attempting to get Georgia State off the field, then the proverbial backbreaker happened.
Focus, or lack thereof, continues to be an issue for Ball State football this season. After a loss to the Georgia State Panthers, the team's losing streak has grown to four games.
Three games were the charm for the recipient of the first Ball State Chirp! Chirp! Spirit Scholarship. After attending a select women's soccer, volleyball and field hockey game, sophomore medical technology major Shelby Sneed was awarded with the scholarship.
During Ball State's 31-19 loss to Georgia State, mistakes stood out for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals suffered their fifth loss of the season, losing 19-31 to the visiting Georgia State Panthers.
First Quarter The Georgia State Panthers start off with the ball, but led by Kevin Willis, they force a three-and-out on the first drive. Ball State gets the ball at their own 21-yard line, and Riley Neal starts off the drive in rhythm.
The Ball State football team is six weeks into the season, and this weekend they will face off against a Georgia State football team that is six years into their programs history.
The Cardinals have been battling the injury bug since the beginning of the season; through the midway point, it remains a constant issue.
The Ball State soccer team hasn't lost in over a month. Its seven-game win streak is just one away from the school record set in 2006.
Ball State wide receiver Jordan Williams' strong start to the season has catapulted his name into the national conversation.
Ball State soccer goalkeeper Alyssa Heintschel, has been dominant on field as well as in the classroom. Heintschel has been named the Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the week.
After a 59-41 loss against Northern Illinois Oct. 10, Ball State dropped to 2-4 (1-2) on the season. Even though the offense has played well with Riley Neal as quarterback, the Cardinals' defense has remained inconsistent, to say the least.
In the offseason following women's golfer Allison Lindley's freshman year at University of Iowa, Ball State head women’s golf coach Katherine Mowat received a phone call. Mowat was elated when Lindley called to ask if there was still a spot for her on the Cardinal roster.
Balance is what head coach Pete Lembo looks for in Ball State’s football team — a balanced plan of attack between the rushing and passing games.
