Whether it's her great length, special blocking skills or ability to hit on the right side, Cincinnati transfer Lauren Grant stands out from the rest of Ball State women's volleyball team.
Going from one of the best players in high school to a Division 1 college freshman can be a strenuous experience for an athlete in any sport.
The Ball State women's volleyball team notched another victory in its belt Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 win at Akron. The triumph improved the Cardinals' record to 13-2, the best it's been after 15 games since 1973.
It was one newcomer's chance to shine last weekend for the women's volleyball team.
The Ball State women's volleyball team won it's Mid-American Conference opener against Toledo 3-1 Thursday night in Worthen Arena.
There will be pre-match high fives. And there might even be a few ‘good lucks' between both teams.
With the arrival of Mid-American Conference play this week, Ball State will need its entire lineup to be focused for tough battles against Toledo and Akron.
Sophomore middle blocker Mindy Marx has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week for her play in the Spartan Invitational this past weekend.
When asked in early September how long it would take for Kara Bates to feel comfortable on the court for the Ball State women's volleyball team, coach Steve Shondell tossed out a few ideas. Maybe late September. Maybe sometime in October. But no matter what, Bates — an outside hitter transfer from Maryland — would be brought along slowly.
Kara Bates apparently wasn't quite satisfied with her stellar play against Sacred Heart Saturday morning.
The Spartan Invitational opened with a dud from Ball State Friday night.
With two losses in a low after starting the season with nine straight wins, the Ball State women's volleyball team needed to take its anger out on someone.
It's the perfect trap weekend for Ball State as it plays in the Spartan Invitational.
It's the perfect trap weekend for Ball State as it plays in the Spartan Invitational.
Excuse the Ball State women's volleyball team if they're not very familiar with losing.
For the past 22 years, Purdue senior women's volleyball manager Kyle Shondell, nephew of Ball State coach Steven Shondell, has heard the sounds of volleyballs drilled down the left and right sides of the court and dad calling timeouts to regroup his team.
In the boiling temperature of Belin Court, surrounded by a sold-out crowd of 2,830 fans and an intimidating student section, Ball State wasn't phased.
The battle of the Shondells went in Dave's favor Saturday night.
Coach Steve Shondell said he stressed to his team this week they couldn't overlook any match, no matter who the opponent is.
From 2005 to 2008, Ball State assistant coach Kelli Miller was a standout libero for Purdue's women's volleyball team.
