Caleb Zuver
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Current Ball State LGBTQ+ athletes share their stories about being out on the athletic stage
Whether it be members of the women’s basketball, men’s volleyball teams or any other, Ball State athletics is continuing to grow its LGBTQ+ community.
Past Ball State athletes and staff reflect about the progression of acceptance for LGBTQ+ athletics, as well as navigating their own struggles
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community comes with peaks and valleys, especially for these former Ball State athletes and staff.
3 takeaways from Ball State women’s basketball season-ending loss against Belmont in the WBIT
The Cardinals suffered a 77-59 loss to the Belmont Bruins (26-8) in the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT). Here are three takeaways from the season finale.
4 takeaways from Ball State women's basketball's MAC Tournament semifinal loss to Kent State
Ball State women's basketball was plagued by struggles rebounding and finding quality inside shots in a 65-50 MAC Tournament semifinal loss to Kent State. This team, which has accomplished so much this season, will have to regroup in a week’s time and likely play in a postseason tournament that isn’t the NCAA tournament.
3 takeaways from Ball State women's basketball's first round MAC Tournament win against Ohio
The Ball State Cardinals (28-4, 16-2 MAC) opened Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament play with a 77-53 first round win against the Ohio Bobcats (11-19, 8-10 MAC) Wednesday afternoon. Tip-off for Ball State’s second round game against the winner of Northern Illinois V. Kent State is scheduled for Friday, March 15, 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game between the Toledo Rockets and Buffalo Bulls.
ZUVER: Keys for the Cardinals in the women’s MAC tournament
The record-breaking season Ball State women’s basketball (27-4, 16-2 MAC) has had up to this point has been the prelude to what their ultimate goal is: capturing a MAC championship and NCAA tournament berth.
Controlling what they can control: Ball State women’s basketball sprints past Buffalo
“We talk a lot about playing the standards, and part of that is giving your max effort. It doesn't matter if you're up 20 [or] down 20. It doesn't matter if it's first quarter fourth quarter [or] overtime,” junior Nyla Hampton said. “At any point in time, give all that you can.”
3 takeaways from Ball State women’s basketball’s win over Kent State
With the regular season conference champion still to be determined, Ball State (26-4, 15-2 MAC) locked up at least the number two seed in the conference tournament with a 75-71 road win against Kent State (18-9, 13-4 MAC).
3 takeaways from Ball State women’s basketball’s senior day win over Eastern Michigan
On the second miss, Becki grabbed the rebound and found Rauch who once again earned a trip to the line. After missing the first, she put the second free throw in to give her 1,000. Rauch would add two more later in the quarter to finish with 17 for the game.
Bouncing back: Ball State women’s basketball continues to make home-court a community atmosphere
The game against the Zips (9-16, 4-10 MAC) was dedicated to the people of Westminster Village, a non-profit retirement community in Muncie. Several people from Westminster showed up and claimed a corner in the arena, hanging a poster of support for the Cardinals. With the group in attendance, the Cardinals bounced back from a loss against the Toledo Rockets and came away with a 75-51 win over Akron.