LSU quarterback Joe Burrow holds the trophy as safety Grant Delpit looks on after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
NEWS

5 national stories of the week

Updates on the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, Russians hacking a Ukraine-based company, the final Democratic primary debate, the College Football Playoff Championship and the Academy Awards nominations make up this week’s five national stories.



In this July 10, 2018, file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry watch a flypast of Royal Air Force aircraft pass over Buckingham Palace in London. As part of a surprise announcement distancing themselves from the British royal family, Harry and his wife Meghan declared they will “work to become financially independent." (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
NEWS

5 international stories of the week

The Trump administration's defense of killing a top Iranian general, updates on the wildfires in Australia, Queen Elizabeth II's summit on Prince Harry and Meghan's future, a volcano eruption in Philippines and an accidental nuclear alert in Canada make up this week’s five international stories.



Junior forward Oshlynn Brown goes up for a basket Jan. 11, 2020, at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals beat the Eagles 59-54. Jacob Musselman, DN
BASKETBALL

Heart, toughness help Ball State knock off Eastern Michigan

Ball State Women’s Basketball's performances in second halves this season so far has helped it be successful in the win column. The Cardinals were even better again in the second half against Eastern Michigan, and it was enough for them to come out on top to extend their current win streak to seven games straight. 


Senior forward, Kyle Mallers (14), attempts to swat the ball away to avoid an opponent rebound against Loyola Chicago Dec. 3, 2019, at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals out rebounded the Ramblers 36-31. Omari Smith, DN
BASKETBALL

4 takeaways from Ball State’s 75-60 road loss to Akron

Ball State Men’s Basketball had Akron on the brink of defeat, but a second-half lapse ultimately was the deciding factor in the Cardinals’ 75-60 loss. Akron has yet to lose at home, and Friday night was no different, as the Zips moved to 10-0 on their stomping grounds. Here are four takeaways. 


BASKETBALL

Blackford gets revenge on conference opponent Madison-Grant

Friday night’s Central Indiana Conference matchup was different for the Bruins. Their third-year head coach Jerry Hoover would miss the game because he was hospitalized this week due to having pneumonia. He left the keys to his son and assistant coach Don Hoover. The absence of the team’s head coach did not distract Blackford from defeating Madison-Grant, 93-74. 







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