CLEMSON, S.C. - When running back Horactio Banks scampered 54-yards for Ball State's first touchdown against Clemson, it looked like the game could stay competitive. The run put the score within six points late in the first quarter.
Clemson opened the game from its own 28-yard line to drive right down the field on the Ball State defense.
Ball State started off the second half and perhaps put together its most impressive drive of the game.
A failure to close out sets cost Ball State a chance to extend both of its Saturday matches. It ended up aiding Ball State's 0-3 weekend.
Starting the second quarter on its own 49-yard line, Clemson wasted no time again getting into the end zone.
Providing energy off the bench seems like a role sophomore forward Nicole Pembleton thrives in.
Zebra predicts the second week of Mid-American Conference games going on Saturday.
The Creighton offense turned out to be too much for Ball State.
The Ball State field hockey team needs a break. The Cardinals played four games in two consecutive weekends, but have just one foe this weekend - the Longwood Lancers.
Mat Mikesell and Andrew Mishler sit down with coach Pete Lembo to discuss Ball State's upcoming game against No. 12 Clemson on Saturday.
Despite getting the opportunity to spend some time in the mountains and enjoying the surroundings, there is still work to be done for the Ball State women's volleyball team.
Five yards of turf has made all the difference for Ball State kickoff specialist Scott Secor this season.
For the majority of the Ball State football team, getting on an airplane for Greenville, S.C., Friday morning will just be another road game.
Fifth-year senior midfielder Sarah Orisich has withstood three coaching changes and three straight losing seasons in her career at Ball State.
The loss of two bench players normally wouldn't be a problem for Ball State, but coach Steve Shondell didn't expect his team's blocking to struggle so much early on.
Between the booming fireworks and the victory cheers from fans around Scheumann Stadium, it would be easy to think Ball State had played a perfect game after beating Eastern Michigan 37-26 on Thursday.
If the lack of size at the wide receiver position wasn't a big enough problem, dealing with tall cornerbacks makes the problem worse.
Ball State field hockey coach Beth Maddox said prior to the games, as long as her team competes against Davidson and Louisville, she'd be happy.
Let's pretend that Scheumann Stadium was sold out Thursday night against Eastern Michigan, and there was some consistent noise before, during and after each play.
