Ball State men’s swim and dive's first meet at UIC ends in success

By Trinity Rea / October 14, 2023

Ball State men's swim and dive participated in its first meet of the season Saturday, coming out on top over the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) winning 187-113 overall and taking first place in 12 of 16 races. The Cardinals continue their season next week at Purdue University for the Indiana Intercollegiates meet. In West Lafayette, the Ball State women's team will join the men and start their own campaign for the MAC championship.

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FOOTBALL

Despite a loss to Toledo, Kiael Kelly established a new offensive identity for Ball State football in first start

By Kyle Smedley / October 14, 2023

While the Cardinals (1-6, 0-3 MAC) lost 13-6 to Toledo (6-1, 3-0 MAC), redshirt sophomore Kiael Kelly rushed for a career-high 98 yards in his first-ever start at quarterback. The Cardinals next have Central Michigan (4-3, 2-1 MAC) Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in Muncie, Ind.

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FOOTBALL

Four takeaways from Ball State's 13-6 loss to Toledo

By Zach Carter / October 14, 2023

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Muncie Central defeats Indianapolis Arsenal Tech in senior night win

By David Moore / October 14, 2023

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Delta falls to New Palestine 35-7

By Zach Carter / October 13, 2023

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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

Cardinals down Akron on ‘Dig Pink’ night

By Adam Altobella / October 13, 2023

The Cardinals donned the bright colors in honor of the program’s annual “Dig Pink” night, an event that honors those who are currently fighting or have previously battled breast cancer. 

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CROSS COUNTRY

Cardinals take 22nd in the Bradley Pink Invitational

By Lauren Graham / October 13, 2023

Although today’s meet had a lot of competitors, head coach Adrian Wheatley said he saw good effort and great mindsets today and that the team has made major improvements since the season’s opener.

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FIELD HOCKEY

Bellarmine pulls off a stunner in overtime as the Knights hand Ball State fourth loss in a row

By Dane Massey / October 13, 2023

The worst-case scenario for the Cardinals came to be as Bellarmine capitalized on self-inflicted errors by Ball State, sealing a 3-2 comeback win in overtime. Ball State (5-8, 2-3 MAC) remains at home for a non-conference matchup against Indiana (5-8, 0-4 Big Ten Conference) Oct. 15 at noon.

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SPORTS

Yorktown Girls Soccer wins Sectionals

October 13, 2023

The Sectional trophy is coming back to the lady tigers soccer team for the first time since 2020.

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SPORTS

Perspective and Passion; Ball State athletes value service

By Adam Altobella / October 13, 2023

Borrow is just one of many Ball State student-athletes who have tirelessly served in the local area as difference-makers in the community. Many Cardinals athletic programs have already completed service projects early in the 2023-2024 school year, extending a long legacy of student-athlete volunteer contributions.

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SOCCER

Ball State's win streak continues at Akron

By Trinity Rea / October 12, 2023

 This is the Cardinals’ third win in a row and improves their overall record to 7-5-2, changing their Mid-American Conference (MAC) record to 5-0-2. 

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VOLLEYBALL

Ball State defeats Akron to remain unbeaten in MAC play

By Adam Altobella / October 12, 2023

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FOOTBALL

‘Not done yet’: With a matchup against Toledo looming, Ball State football can only afford to lose one more game this season

By Kyle Smedley / October 12, 2023

Sitting at 1-5 at the midseason mark, Ball State football has to be nearly perfect in the second half in order to be bowl eligible. Up next, the Cardinals face the 5-1 Toledo Rockets at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.

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SPORTS

Women's Soccer: Ball State v. Kent State recap

By Zander Woods / October 11, 2023

"We have that 'bend don’t break' mentality," Rife said. 

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SPORTS

Camryn Wise lives out her childhood dream to play at Worthen Arena

By Rylan Crum / October 11, 2023

Wise left a mark on her high school, she’s looking to do the same here at Ball State. 

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Beeson wins Delaware County Athlete of the Week, nominees for week of 10/4-10/11

By Staff Reports / October 11, 2023

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MEN'S GOLF

Ball State finishes 10th at the Purdue Fall Invitational

By Staff Reports / October 10, 2023

Bellar led Ball State in the third and final round with a 1-under-par score of 70, he finished the tournament tied for 17th individually. 

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WOMEN'S GOLF

Ball State places 8th in Loyola Parkinson Invite

By Staff Reports / October 10, 2023

Ball State was led once against by Driscoll, who posted an even-par 72 in her final round with a 2-under-par back 9. She finished the tournament tied for fifth as an individual. 

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SPORTS

New Ball State Men’s Tennis transfer Mason Tran takes flight in fall invitational

By Aidan McNally / October 10, 2023

Mason Tran said he feels like he’s already fitting in with his new squad.

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SPORTS

Smith twins: Season expectations

By Jackie Madden / October 10, 2023

The twins both share their expectations and adjustments they are making for the upcoming season.