In sports, an extended period of rest can be either positive or negative, depending on the perspective. Either a team has extra time to prepare itself, or it has extra time to become rusty.
One of the worst possible scenarios following a big upset win is to lose the next match against a lesser opponent.
A day after upsetting Hawaii in its first match of the Outrigger Invitational, Ball State was unable to keep its hot streak going.
It was supposed to be a match that Ball State would be too exhausted, inexperienced, and overmatched to win.
A typical trip to Hawaii usually includes activities like snorkeling or hula dancing.
Despite junior middle blocker Kelsey Brandl's best efforts, the 2010 women's volleyball team struggled to consistently out block opponents this season.
Before every game, coach Kelly Packard pulls out her cell phone and scrolls down her list of contacts before stopping at a familiar one.
In a matchup between the 15th-ranked Ball State men's volleyball team and collection of men's volleyball alumni, youth conquered experience.
Rouse's play epitomized the effort that Ball State displayed in its season-opening 25-23, 27-25, 25-22 win over Lindenwood on Friday night in Worthen Arena.
The Ball State women's volleyball team was facing a future without Brittany McGinnis running the offense in 2010.
In a season where few expected 24 wins or a MAC championship, Ball State was left heartbroken and stunned after a loss to Toledo in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament.
The dream season abruptly ended without the happily ever after.
Toledo stunned Ball State 28-26, 25-19, 25-21.
The Mid-American Conference Tournament may not have started action on the court, but the Ball State women's volleyball team collected hardware Thursday night in Toledo, Ohio.
The season will be on the line today when Ball State steps on the floor at 4:30 p.m. in Toledo, Ohio.
It's been quite the ride for the Ball State women's volleyball team.
Five seniors said goodbye to Worthen Arena as the Ball State women's volleyball team wrapped up a perfect home season Saturday night.
Ball State started the second set strong and rolled to win the final home match for five seniors 21-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-17
The Ball State women's volleyball team had just put its stamp on a 24-4 (14-2 Mid-American Conference) record, completing a dream regular season no one expected.
All that stands between Ball State and a perfect 12-0 record at home is Akron.
