Falcons beat Ball State 2-0 in MAC Championship rematch
By Nate Grubb / October 7, 2021In a rematch of last season’s Mid-American Conference championship game, Bowling Green State took down Ball State 2-0.
In a rematch of last season’s Mid-American Conference championship game, Bowling Green State took down Ball State 2-0.
Patience is said to be a virtue, and in the case of Ball State Soccer goalkeeper Alex DeRuvo, remaining patient has paid dividends. DeRuvo, who is entrenched in the Cardinals’ starting role for the first time since stepping on campus in 2018, has made the most of her opportunity.
Frankly, it’s getting ridiculous. The sheer number of injuries afflicting both the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers over the past five years is almost unrealistic.
It doesn’t matter what the competition might entail — Ball State Men’s Golf freshman Kash Bellar said he refuses to lose. Bellar has been around golf since he was a 3-year-old.
Ball State turned a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 victory against Akron.
On a night where there were members of the Army in every direction, helicopters flying over the stadium before the game and both teams joining together after the game, as Army sings their alma mater, there was one moment that was particularly special for head coach Mike Neu
Ball State defeated Army 28-16 Saturday evening. On the opening kickoff, redshirt fifth-year wide receiver Justin Hall took the kickoff back for a 99-yard touchdown return.
Ball State swept Ohio Friday evening, with head coach Kelli Miller Phillips attributing part of the win to the Cardinal’s well-balanced attack. Sophomore middle blocker Lauren Gilliland, graduate student outside hitter Emily Hollowell, junior middle blocker Marie Plitt and junior outside hitter Natalie Mitchem combined for 35 kills against the Bobcats.
The Cardinals had a bit of trouble on the offensive side of the field, shooting only six shots in the entire game. Miami, on the other hand, had a total of 16 shots with five hitting the back of the net.
While there is a 70.3-mile half Ironman Triathlon that takes place in Muncie annually, Muncie locals who wish to race in a full Ironman can also participate in the full 140.6-mile race Oct. 2.
The Cardinals endured ups and downs against Ohio, winning the first set, 25-19, before losing the next two sets 25-22 and 25-20. After winning the fourth set 25-20, the Cardinals needed an extra point to win the fifth set 16-14, winning the match in the process.
Buffalo took down Ball State 2-1 Thursday evening, giving the Cardinals their first Mid-American Conference loss of the season. The Cardinals started the game with a goal from senior midfielder Tatiana Mason in the sixth minute.
Steele went on to play for Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana, which is when his football career started taking off. In 2020 — his senior year — Steele led the Trojans to a 14-0 season, helped Center Grove win the class 6A state title and was recognized as Indiana’s “Mr. Football” by the Indianapolis Star.
College athletes are now able to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL) thanks to the new policy that went into effect on July 1. From simple deals, such as becoming a brand ambassador, to major deals, like having their face on a billboard, the possibilities are endless with the new rule in place.
Delta High School had their homecoming game this past weekend against New Castle. Delta, who has struggled in conference games all year until this point, finally grabbed that elusive conference win, 49-12.
The Ball State Women’s Tennis Team began their fall season on Friday with the 3rd Annual Bethany Moore Invitational, held at the Cardinal Creek Tennis Center on Ball State’s campus.
Ball State’s 2-1 victory over Central Michigan ended the Cardinals’ three-game losing streak, three-game scoreless streak and gave them their first win in Mid-American Conference play.
Ball State head coach Mike Neu recognized the sense of pressure his team is facing after losing its third consecutive game in front of 14,902 fans at Scheumann Stadium.
After a 3-2 loss Friday evening, Ball State returned Saturday with a 3-0 sweep of Kent State. The Cardinals win earned them a split of the two-day series. Head Coach Kelli Miller Phillips felt the Cardinals were motivated from the first set.
Ball State could not overcome its injuries along the offensive line in its 22-12 loss against Toledo Saturday afternoon. In their first Mid-American Conference game of the season, the Cardinals allowed four sacks to the Rockets.
