In spite of the sizable contingent of fans in attendance, No. 15 Ball State was unable to manufacture a winning performance. The Cardinals fell to No. 8 Penn State (7-2) in a three-set battle (24-26, 22-25, 19-25).
“We had a tough matchup,” head coach Bill Richards said. “All in all, I thought we made a good effort. It's always disappointing to lose, but I thought we played at a pretty good level and that's really what we talk about, win or lose, is playing at a level where you give yourself a chance [to succeed].”
The Cardinals have been ranked third in the collegeinsider.com mid-major poll (rankings for a number of non-Power-Five conferences) for eight straight weeks. After its Jan. 21 win against the fourth-ranked team in that poll, Toledo, Ball State got six votes from various coaches around the country to be in the USA Today top 25 coaches poll the following week. This week, it got 11 votes in that poll.
In the dynamic world of sports, the excitement of an NFL game extends far beyond the final score. It's about the sense of community, the thrill, and the shared experiences with fellow fans. While traditional sports predictions have their place, there's a new player on the field - Social Sportsbook.
In this episode, Zach and Adam discuss Delaware County girl's basketball sectional results, boy's basketball results, and much more.
New additions to Muncie Children’s Museum are designed to teach children about Muncie’s locality.
Despite gameplay suspended for 20 minutes after a court-clearing brawl, Muncie Central won its first game of 2024 with a victory against North Central Conference foe Marion. Muncie Central will remain at home for its next game to take on Pendleton Heights (9-10) Feb 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Jackson Wors led the Eagles with 19 points as the blue and gold fell to Greenfield-Central 45-41.
Ball State’s emotional rally in the second set proved to be critical Thursday night, as it set the foundation for the 15th-ranked Cardinals win (23-25, 26-24, 27-25, 25-23) over No. 11 Loyola Chicago (5-6, 0-1 MIVA) in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) opener.
After some early struggles, the Cardinals fell to the Hoosiers 4-0.
Suppose a trusted medical professional makes an error, and you end up with a whole set of troubles. Your world gets turned upside down. That's what we refer to as medical malpractice. If you ever find yourself on the receiving end of this unfortunate scenario, your first response might be fear or confusion. But this is the moment to embrace courage and step into the knowledge arena. Understanding your rights in the face of medical malpractice is the first step to getting the care you need.
As a player and coach, Audrey McDonald-Spencer has been involved with Ball State women's basketball for nearly two decades.
Sallee said the group has a will to win games. He said everyone on the team trusts everybody. With trust, the team is able to win with so many options, causing problems for any opponent.
Ball State’s Jan. 27 against Eastern Michigan saw them assist on 21 of their 28 field goals. It’s a trend that head coach Brady Sallee said is a “barometer” for how well their offense is running.
The group stated they will "invest its time learning the Muncie community and understanding the best path forward."
Addy Barnes was voted as the Ball State Daily News Delaware County Athlete of the Week for the week of 1/17-1/24.
Malia Sandberg and her family have became part of a network of neighbors working to fill the gaps and weave a web of security for the city’s most vulnerable. She is a proud South Central neighborhood resident.
Despite a third-quarter comeback, the Tigers could not get over the hump and fell to Jay County 56-48.
