The two teams will resume their three-game series today at 2 p.m. Arkansas, however, will likely be without second baseman Bo Bigham. The sophomore dove for a ball in the outfield and landed awkwardly on his left arm. He left the game with what was later reported as a dislocated shoulder.
Next week, the Cardinals will gear up and travel north to Mount Pleasant, Mich., to compete in the MAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. The event begins Friday at 10 a.m.
Ball State defeated Western Michigan 70-55 Jan. 6 at Worthen Arena to kick off Mid-American Conference action. Since then, both teams have struggled. The Cardinals (10-15, 4-8 MAC) have been snake-bitten with troubles in different aspects of their game on different nights, making it difficult for coach Kelly Packard to find a solution.
Ball State fans looking for a reason to attend the game might be interested in the halftime activities. The 1989-1990 Ball State team will be recognized for its 20th anniversary of reaching the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, followed by a performance by the Indy Bears Jump Rope squad.
Lately, earning victories has been easier said than done for the Cardinals. Since a close loss to Morehead State University two weeks ago, Ball State hasn't managed to generate any momentum. The team was dealt another crushing loss last Friday against Chicago State University by a score of 4-3 before losing again on Saturday to Butler University.
Five days since losing to a Quincy team that hadn't won a conference match in almost two years, Ball State and coach Joel Walton are trying not to think about one of worst upset loses in its program history.
The victory effectively gives Ball State a two-game lead in the MAC West with three conference games to play.
Tonight's four-team meet will have more of a conference appeal to it as the other participants include Western Michigan University, Northern Illinois University and Miami University.
The Cardinals took full advantage of the whistle-happy officials against his Chippewas. Ball State hit 24-of-31 free throws, led by freshman guard Jauwan Scaife, who hit 12-of-14 free throws to outshoot Central Michigan at the charity stripe (9-of-13).
The Ball State University men's basketball team defeated visiting Central Michigan University 69-63 Wednesday night at Worthen Arena to take a two-game lead in the Mid American Conference West Division with just three MAC games left to play. Check out the images from the game.
The Razorbacks start the year ranked No. 15 and reached the final four of the College World Series last year before falling to eventual national champion Louisiana State University.
Hood has been a coach for 25 years, the last seven of which have been in the Mid-American Conference. He said he hopes his experience in the conference will help him develop Ball State's defense into a championship winner.
Last season, Ball State dominated Mid-American Conference play, going 18-3 (.857) before bowing out in the MAC Tournament. This season, the Cardinals hope to improve on last season's 11-21 (.344) non-conference record, and working towards that goal begins today against Tennessee Tech and Western Illinois.
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Ball State is in search of its first win against a ranked team this season after losing to Loyola University and the Ohio State University in three game sweeps earlier this year.
Defensive ends coach Jay Hood will replace recently-retired defensive coordinator Doug Graber, Ball State University announced Wednesday.
Get to know Central Michigan before you head to the Nest tonight.
Cody Elliott will replace Jeremy Hazelbaker in center field this year, after the All-American signed with the Boston Red Sox.
Planning the music is important. When the gymnast, coach and arranger are preparing the music, they want to plan the music for tumbling passes. After those passes, it is common to have a little down time in the music so the gymnast can catch her breath.
Find out who has the edge in tonight's MAC West showdown at Worthen Arena between division leaders Ball State and Central Michigan.
