The Ball State field hockey team has suffered several close losses and a few bigger losses after a 3-0 start to the season. First year coach Christ Longacre believes the team can use the losses as a chance to get better. Makayla Johnson // DN File
Ball State field hockey's first opponent of the 2016 season, Appalachian State, will be a Mid-American Conference rival beginning in 2017. Located in Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and will be competing in the MAC only in field hockey. DN FILE PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
Students gather around the cardinal as a part of Student Government's 'Cardinal Project' after the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
Senior punter Kyle Schmidt runs out of the locker room during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
Ball State football players look on during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
Senior wide receiver Jordan Williams walks off the field after a play during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
A member of the Pride of Mid-America finishes her performance during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
Senior nose tackle Keenan Noel walks into the locker room during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
A fan is lifted during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
The crowd cheers during the football game against Virginia Military Institute on Sept. 3 at Schuemann Stadium DN PHOTO MAKAYLA JOHNSON
