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Uremovich era officially underway with the Ball State football spring showcase

1 week ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Elijah Poe

Ball State football kicked off the Mike Uremovich era with its 2025 spring showcase. Although the coaches treated the showcase as a usual practice, head coach Uremovich said the spring showcase was exciting for the players to get in front of the Muncie community for the first time in 2025. Uremovich said he thinks the players adjusted well to the new coaching system. He said he plans to use the period between spring and summer to adjust the system to prepare for the upcoming season.
Heart and Humor: Local artists share their passion in silk and sketch

2 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Stephanie Weaver

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Murray Building in downtown Muncie houses many local businesses. Carrie Wright’s Silk Gifts & Gallery is a unique business with a fascinating story. Carrie Wright is known for her award-winning silk paintings. She says meeting her husband helped open her eyes to what she could do as a full-time artist. “I did not set out to silk paint because I wanted to win awards, per se, I set out to silk paint every single day because it’s what feeds me.
Ball State ends four-game win streak with road loss to Indiana

2 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Zach Carter

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ball State baseball head coach Rich Maloney is in his 30th season as a Division I head coach. As the Cardinals faced Indiana at Bart Kaufman Field today, he stood across the field from a former player and his former assistant coach. That included Indiana head coach Jeff Mercer — former Michigan graduate assistant — and assistant coach Dustin Glant — a former Ball State baseball player. “I love those guys. I root for them when they're not playing Ball State,” Maloney said.
Senior night victory as Ball State volleyball upsets No. 10 McKendree

3 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Xavier Harris

MUNCIE, Ind. — This past Saturday was senior night for the men's volleyball team. It was an afternoon filled with emotions, reflecting on memories and winning, as the cards pulled off the upset against Number 10 McKendree. For the six seniors on the team, winning this game was more about putting into perspective what they accomplished during their time here.
Muncie Animal Care and Services shelter is at capacity

3 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Trinity Rea

6.5 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues across America in 2023, according to Shelter Animals Count (SAC), a national database dedicated to sharing data that impacts animals and communities. The average length of stay for dogs in the U.S. has increased, with larger dogs remaining in shelters the longest, averaging 20 days compared to just 14 days for smaller dogs, according to SAC. As a result, dogs of all sizes are waiting longer for new homes, which limits the capacity of shelters.
'Who cares?:’ Ball State softball player McKenna Mulholland discusses her mental struggles over the last year

3 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Zach Carter

McKenna “JoJo” Mulholland is not 100 percent. The redshirt junior Ball State softball player said she’s not even remotely close to that mark when it comes to her mental health. “I think I'm probably at about 20 percent,” she said. “Nowhere close to where I want to be.”She has spent multiple evenings a week driving around Muncie. Though the Oviedo, Florida, native has no clue where her 2024 Kia Forte is taking her, she keeps going.
Remembering music from throughout the decades

4 weeks ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Stephanie Weaver

YORKTOWN, Ind. – Music revival has taken over not only Yorktown, but also places around it. Muncie is one of the nearby cities that also favors this revival. At the Yorktown Public Library, books aren’t the only thing available. The librarians offer many teen and adult programs. On Tuesday, the library offered an adult-only music through the decades trivia night. This gave families and individuals something fun to do on an adult's night out.
‘We're all one big team:’ Ball State women’s basketball is larger than the roster

1 month ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Elijah Poe

Ball State women’s basketball head coach Brady Sallee has said everything the Cardinals do is all a part of a larger team. That larger team is Ball State University and Muncie, but it is also the Pride of Mid-America pep band, Code Red and the cheerleaders. All three groups have been the Cardinals since the beginning of the season, to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament and the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Ball State women’s basketball senior report card in the NCAA Tournament

1 month ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Elijah Poe

Ball State women’s basketball fell to Ole Miss 83-65 in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The class of 2025 played their final game in a Ball State uniform with the loss. Here is a report card on how the seniors played. Ally Becki 19 points 8-for-16 from the field Three rebounds Two assists Becki ends her Ball State career with a stellar performance on a national stage. 50 percent from the field and 19 points.
The Ball State women’s basketball season ends in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

1 month ago | ballstatedailynews.com | Elijah Poe

WACO, Texas – Ball State women’s basketball head coach Brady Sallee entered the press conference room and gave his opening statement about the first-round loss in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament to Ole Miss. Sallee said he would answer any question about the loss, but the Cardinals were more upset about the seniors who played their final game in a Ball State uniform. No. 12 Ball State lost to No. 5 Ole Miss 83-65 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.