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Junior defender Leah Mattingly throws the ball inbound to her teammates during the game against the Haiti National team on April 12 at the Briner Sports Complex. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Leah Mattingly earns MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

By Staff Reports / October 5, 2015

Junior defender, Leah Mattingly, has been awarded with the Mid-American Conference co-defensive player of the week award.  This is the fourth time a Cardinal has been honored by the MAC for a weekly award. Mattingly assisted the Cardinals defense by limiting opponents to six  shots on goal throughout the week. She has played this entire season on the defensive end and only one team has managed to score more than one goal against the Cardinals this year. Ball State remains the only undefeated team in the MAC at 4-0.

Head coach James Whitford talks from the sidelines during the game against Butler on Nov. 23. This is his first season at Ball State. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
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Communication, defense on display as Ball State begins practice

By Evan Sidery / October 4, 2015

Practice has begun for the Ball State men's basketball team, and it's clear there is one part of the game it is focused on improving. Last season, the Cardinals ranked 244th in the country on total team defense, allowing 69 points per game and a 46 percent shooting percentage. Head coach James Whitford is looking to drastically improve that number toward the top of the Mid-American Conference.

Freshman quarterback Riley Neal hands the ball off to freshman running back James Gilbert during the game against Toledo on Oct. 2 at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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Rushing offense, defense lead to Homecoming defeat

By Evan Sidery / October 4, 2015

Ball State's strong-suit this year on offense has been the running game, but in the Oct. 3 Homecoming matchup, it was quite the opposite. The Cardinals were averaging 232 rushing yards per game prior to Toledo. The Rockets held them to 26 net yards on the ground while they ran for 280 yards of their own.

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Toledo Rockets question and answer

By Evan Sidery / October 3, 2015

Heading into this week's Homecoming game, the Daily News is debuting a new weekly piece in which we speak to the opposing team's beat writer. Toledo, a team right outside the top 25 in the polls (No. 26), looks to come into Muncie to spoil Ball State's Homecoming. 

Head coach Pete Lembo looks onward during the game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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Ball State set to host tough Toledo squad for Homecoming

By Chase Akins / October 2, 2015

In its first four games, the Ball State football team took on some tough teams, including nationally-ranked Texas A&M and Northwestern. It won't get any easier when the Cardinals host the Toledo Rockets in a Mid-American Conference tilt at Scheumann Stadium for Ball State's Homecoming weekend. The Rockets are just outside the nation's top-25 after a 3-0 start and wins over Arkansas and Iowa State.

True freshmen Riley Neal played his first full game at Northwestern on Sept. 26 at Ryan Field. The Cardinals lost 24-19. DN PHOTO ALLISON COFFIN
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Ball State missing opportunities on 3rd down

By Evan Sidery / October 1, 2015

This season, the Ball State offense has been steadily improving with freshman Riley Neal as the starting quarterback. But one thing is hampering the Cardinals from their full potential: missed opportunities and poor conversion rates on third down.

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Proctor closer to home after transfer from Illinois

By Elizabeth Wyman / October 1, 2015

Proctor committed to Illinois as a sophomore at Pendleton Heights High School. He did not see any action for the Fighting Illini during his freshman season, however, as they spent much of the season as the No. 1 team in the country and reached the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.

The crowd cheers during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
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Chirp: X Factors on the Field

By Chase Akins / October 1, 2015

Ball State rushing attack vs. Toledo run defense Ball State: Ball State's ground game is averaging over 230 yards per game and have 10 touchdowns. These numbers look even more impressive with big games against Texas A&M and a top defense in Northwestern. Running back Darian Green has had no trouble running behind Ball State's veteran offensive line.

Freshman Johnny Watts became the third Ball State golfer in history to win the individual championship for the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Watts is also the first Ball State freshman to win it. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BALL STATE ATHLETICS
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Ball State finishes 3rd at Badger Invite

By Staff Reports / September 30, 2015

The Ball State men's golf team finished third of 12 teams at the Badger Invitational, marking its best finish of the fall season so far. The Cardinals entered the final round in third place as well. They finished behind Kansas, who won the title, and Miami University who finished second.

Sophomore Darian Green runs the ball inside the red zone against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3. Green and center Jacob Richard have contributed to an efficient offense for the Cardinals this season. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BSU PHOTO SERVICES
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Richard, Green providing lift for offense this season

By Chase Akins / September 29, 2015

The Ball State running game has excelled this season, averaging over 230 yards per game through four games. Running the ball takes a team effort, but the Cardinals' attack has been ignited by two players. Head coach Pete Lembo does not "talk in absolutes or extremes," but said it all starts with two players.

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