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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: No. 8 Ball State beats No. 15 Lewis

Cardinals finish regular season with win

The No. 8 Ball State University men's volleyball team defeated No. 15 Lewis 30-24, 30-23, 27-30, 30-23 on Saturday in Romeoville, Ill. With this win Ball State (19-9, 10-2 Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) concludes the regular season with its highest conference winning percentage since 2002.
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FOOTBALL: Cardinals play for the steak

Food, pride on the line in annual spring game between teammates

With the remnants of last season's International Bowl appearance still fresh, Ball State University's football team will put its exclamation point on the spring practice session at noon Saturday. The Cardinals will play their spring scrimmage to close out the spring portion of their practice schedule.
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SOFTBALL: Cardinals travel to Miami for big MAC games

Standings on the line as season approaches league's midway point

With the Mid-American Conference softball season halfway completed after this weekend, the weekend's games at Miami University are big for Ball State University. The Cardinals (26-20, 4-4 MAC) are traveling to Oxford, Ohio, for a two-game series with the RedHawks (15-17, 6-2 MAC).
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WOMEN'S GOLF: BSU plays host to event for first time since 2006

Ball State is confident after strong showings in last three invites

Although the Ball State University women's golf team has the advantage of playing at home this week, the arrangements also bring some potential hindrances. The Cardinals will play host to the Cardinal Classic, their one home meet of the year, beginning at 1 p.
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BASEBALL: BSU set for crucial MAC series

Cards' first baseman looks to get on track against Bowling Green

If the Ball State University baseball team can get its third consecutive series sweep to begin the Mid-American Conference season, the winning streak put up by the 2006 team that won the conference tournament will be eclipsed. The Cardinals (18-9, 6-0 MAC) have won 10 consecutive games and need one win to match the 11-game win streak made by the 2006 squad.
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WOMEN'S TENNIS: Ball State prepares for conference's leader

Cards play host to Western Michigan, travel to Bowling Green

The Ball State University women's tennis team has its work cut out for it Friday when it plays host to three-time defending Mid-American Conference champion Western Michigan University. The Broncos' (12-7, 5-0 MAC) seven losses this season have come against ranked opponents, and they are 3-3 against Big Ten teams, including a 5-2 win against No.
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MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Buckeyes beat Cards, win MIVA

OSU repeats as champs to get first-round bye, tourney in Columbus

Standing at the end of the St. John Arena court, the No. 8 Ball State University men's volleyball team could only stare across the net and watch the No. 9 Ohio State University players jump on each other in celebration. The Buckeyes defeated the Cardinals 28-30, 30-27, 30-23, 30-23 on Thursday in Columbus, Ohio to clinch the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association regular-season championship.
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TRACK AND FIELD: Cards enter second meet encouraged, discouraged

Coach is concerned by team's injuries as morale drops

Instead of feeling comfortable having the first outdoor meet of the season under its belt, the Ball State University track and field team is troubled by a series of injuries as it enters Friday's Miami Invitational in Oxford, Ohio. Head coach Randy Heisler said last weekend's Mike Poelein Invitational, held at Purdue University, brought both encouraging successes and discouraging injuries.
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MEN'S TENNIS: BSU wants revenge against Broncos

Teams prepare for rematch of last year's championship match

As the Ball State University men's tennis team plays rival Western Michigan University on Saturday, the match will mean one thing to senior Danny Vidal. "It's all about revenge," Vidal said. "They got the best of us the last three times we've played. Both sides know this match is for the [Mid-American Conference] championship.
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FIELD HOCKEY: Twelve Cardinals earn academic honors

The Ball State University field hockey team tied a school record by having a dozen players make the National Field Hockey Coaches Association's National Academic Squad. Elizabeth Blaum, Lauren Cruz, Nicole Humphreys, Jamie Kahn, Katie Kloeckener, Gretchen Lulow, Brooke MacGillivary, Kaitlan Mitchell, Christina Niccum, Melanie Pasillas, Amanda Pavone and Maura Sawicki made the team from Ball State.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL: BSU assistant gets head coaching job

Ball State University men's basketball assistant coach Jim Molinari has accepted the head coaching position at Western Illinois University and will leave the Cardinals. WGEM-TV in Quincy, Ill., reported late Thursday night that Molinari had beaten out Ray Harper, former longtime coach at Oklahoma City University of the NAIA, for the Leathernecks' coaching job.
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