2008 Woodie Awards
WOMEN'S GOLF: BSU plays host to event for first time since 2006
Ball State is confident after strong showings in last three invites
Kyle Shaner
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.m. Sunday at the Delaware Country Club in Muncie.
Sophomore Amy Roberts said she is excited for the home invitational but also concerned about possible distractions the team will face by staying in Muncie.
"I think it's definitely harder playing at home," she said. "When you're away at a tournament you can just focus on playing."
A concern of Roberts about playing Sunday in Muncie is sleeping the night before, she said.
Living in the residence halls, many people will still be up and moving around Saturday night, she said, making it harder to sleep than the hotel room she is accustomed to prior to meets.
Freshman Brittany Kelly said sleeping in her own bed will be the biggest difference compared to playing on the road, but she does not think the home event will bring added distractions.
"I'll get some good sleep," she said.
This week's event is the first home invitational for Ball State since the Cardinal Classic at The Players Club in Yorktown on Sept. 9, 2006.
Coach Katherine Mowat said having the meet at home is a nice opportunity for her team that adds a new level of excitement.
"It is rare for us to be able to host, and that's why it's exciting," she said.
By playing this week's invitational in Muncie, Ball State fans will have more of an opportunity to come out to watch the Cardinals.
Mowat said she expects people from the community to come out and support the team, including people from the Boys & Girls Clubs, an organization with which the team is active.
Kelly said she has friends and family coming to watch her play, which will make the meet more fun. Roberts also said she has friends coming to watch her play, and the team is trying to convince athletes from other sports to go to the invitational.
The Cardinals will play host to the Cardinal Classic, their one home meet of the year, beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Delaware Country Club in Muncie.
Sophomore Amy Roberts said she is excited for the home invitational but also concerned about possible distractions the team will face by staying in Muncie.
"I think it's definitely harder playing at home," she said. "When you're away at a tournament you can just focus on playing."
A concern of Roberts about playing Sunday in Muncie is sleeping the night before, she said.
Living in the residence halls, many people will still be up and moving around Saturday night, she said, making it harder to sleep than the hotel room she is accustomed to prior to meets.
Freshman Brittany Kelly said sleeping in her own bed will be the biggest difference compared to playing on the road, but she does not think the home event will bring added distractions.
"I'll get some good sleep," she said.
This week's event is the first home invitational for Ball State since the Cardinal Classic at The Players Club in Yorktown on Sept. 9, 2006.
Coach Katherine Mowat said having the meet at home is a nice opportunity for her team that adds a new level of excitement.
"It is rare for us to be able to host, and that's why it's exciting," she said.
By playing this week's invitational in Muncie, Ball State fans will have more of an opportunity to come out to watch the Cardinals.
Mowat said she expects people from the community to come out and support the team, including people from the Boys & Girls Clubs, an organization with which the team is active.
Kelly said she has friends and family coming to watch her play, which will make the meet more fun. Roberts also said she has friends coming to watch her play, and the team is trying to convince athletes from other sports to go to the invitational.
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