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Comedian to discuss race in U.S.

Sabrina Schnetzer DIY Reporter

W. Kamau Bell is a critically acclaimed socio-political comedian and host of the Emmy Award-nominated series "United Shades of America on CNN." As part of the Excellence in Leadership Speaker Series, Bell will be coming to campus at 7:30 p.m. today in Pruis Hall to talk about the impact of race in American culture.

Bell travels across the country, particularly during the month of February, giving his lecture “The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour.”

Allison Sweigart, a junior nursing major, is excited about Bell coming to campus.

“With everything that is going on in the news concerning racism, it sounds like something that EIL SPEAKER would be good SERIES to educate myself more on and What: W. Kamau Bell “The W. Kamu Bell keep up to date,” Curve: Ending Racism Sweigart said. in About an Hour.”

Bell is also the When: 7:30 p.m. today host of the radio Where: Pruis Hall talk show "Kamau Right Now!" on KALW in San Francisco. He co-hosts the podcasts "Politically Re-Active" and "Denzel Washington is The Greatest Actor of All Time Period."

“I like that he’s trying to use comedy to bring attention to these issues in a way that is not so serious,” Sweigart said. “He’s trying to educate us in an interesting way.”

Complaint comes after months of transparency issues Alan Hovorka Daily News Reporter

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all State faces a claim that it violated Indiana’s Open Door Law, continuing months of criticism about transparency that began with former President Paul W. Ferguson’s resignation.

Ball State announced Ferguson’s replacement, Geoffrey S. Mearns, on Jan. 24 during a meeting of the Board of Trustees in Sursa Performance Hall.

Contact Sabrina Schnetzer with any questions or concerns at slschnetzer@bsu.edu.

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Team signs 10 recruits for upcoming 2017 season.

Following the latest board of trustees meeting on Friday, Ball State has approved employee benefits to promote a more “family-friendly work environment.”

The new changes — which will take effect on July 1 — provide paid parental leave to full-time employees following the birth or adoption of a child. The birth mother, non-birth parent or adoptive parent will be provided with six weeks of paid leave (regular salary or pay) to be used for “bonding time” with a child. If both parents are employed by the university, each will receive six weeks of paid leave to be used within six months following the birth or adoption, and they have the option to take their leaves concurrently or consecutively.

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The Board of Trustees prepare for a meeting Friday in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Forum Room. Associate Provost Marilyn Buck said the Ball State administration is working hard to keep the students informed.

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Brady leads biggest comeback, Patriots win 34-28 in OT The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports, let alone Super Bowl history, lifting New England from a 25-point hole to the Patriots' fifth NFL championship in the game's first overtime finish.

The Patriots scored 19 points in the final quarter, including a pair of 2-point conversions, then marched relentlessly to James White's 2-yard touchdown run in overtime beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 Sunday night.

Brady, the first quarterback with five Super Bowl rings, guided the Patriots (17-2) through a tiring Atlanta defense for fourthquarter touchdowns on a 6-yard pass to Danny Amendola and a 1-yard run by White, which came with 57 seconds remaining in regulation. White ran for the first 2-pointer and Amendola did the deed with a reception on the second.

Brady finished 43 for 62, the most attempts in Super Bowl history, for 466 yards and two touchdowns.

"You know, we all brought each other back," Brady said. "We never felt out of it. It

was a tough battle. They have a great team. I give them a lot of credit. We just made a few more plays than them."

Before the stunning rally — New England already held the biggest comeback in the final period when it turned around a 10-point deficit to beat Seattle two years ago — the Falcons (13-6) appeared poised to take their first NFL championship in 51 seasons. Having never been in such a pressurized environment, their previously staunch pass rush disappeared, and Brady tore them apart.

"Deflategate" far behind them, Brady and Bill Belichick won their 25th postseason game, by far a record. It's hard to imagine a tenser victory.

Belichick became the first coach with five Super Bowl crowns.

The Patriots won the coin toss for overtime and it was no contest. Brady completed six passes. A pass interference call took the ball to the 2, and White scooted to his right and barely over the goal line.

His teammates streamed off the sideline to engulf White as confetti streamed down from the NRG Stadium rafters.

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Campus organizations to host Valentine's events Kirsten Wamsley Lifestyle Reporter Valentine’s Day is not just a day for those in a relationship. Student organizations all over campus are finding ways to celebrate the holiday and spread love to the community.

Here are a few events happening before and during Valentine’s Day. 1. SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST

8 to 9 p.m. today at 1200 W Riverside in the Newman Center The women of Cardinal Catholic will be hosting a crafting event to create Valentine's cards. The valentines will have bible verses and quotes that represent the love of Christ.

The crafting event is one of the group's weekly Monday night women events.

All women are welcome to come. It is not necessary to be a part of the church to be a part of this event.

Cardinal Catholic is an organization for Catholic students at Ball State.

Within Cardinal Catholic there is a women’s ministry that promotes fellowship and formation among women in the community and on campus.

Contact Cardinal Catholic Student Group on Benny Link or Facebook for more information.

2. SCHOLARCORE VALENTINE’S DAY CARD CRAFTING EVENT

7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Art and Journalism Building Room 150 Students can make Valentine's Day cards for adults with disabilities from Help at Home in Muncie. Students can come for the event and enjoy ice cream for the first hour only and create cards.

ScholarCore is a group open to all 21st Century scholars that educates the students valuable life skills. Students can learn about organization, planning and community service tactics. The organization works to give to the community and keep students involved on campus. ScholarCore is only open to 21st Century scholars, but anyone is eligible this philanthropy event.

If you would like to attend, you must RSVP. Contact Nikki Nord at nmnord@ bsu.edu for more questions or to get involved.

3. BALL STATE STUDENTS FOR LIFE

11 a.m. to 2 p.n. Feb. 14 in the Atrium Ball State Students for Life will be giving out valentines to students. The organization wants to let everyone know that they feel included and loved, said Nora Hopf, the club's president.

Students for Life will be using this as a way to let students know about their organization and resources available to pregnant women on campus as well.

The organization is a support group for pregnant students or families to learn about all information regarding pregnancy, termination, post-pregnancy and post-termination.

The main focus of Ball State Students for Life is to be a support system and resource to pregnant women and families. The group also provides a learning experience for anyone interested.

Anyone is welcome, no matter their beliefs, gender or religion. Student parents or allies are both welcome.

Contact Nora Hopf at nehopf@bsu. edu or bsupregnant@gmail.com.

4. VALENTINE’S DAY HALFA FUNDRAISER

6 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center Room 200D The Ball State Belly Dance Club is raising money for its annual Hafla event in March.

At each Hafla, the club brings in a famous belly dancer to teach workshops and perform.

A Hafla is a party or a get together. For the club, it is an event where belly dancers and non-belly dancers can come together and share their dance and experience. It is also an opportunity to make new connections.

During the fundraiser, the club and other belly dance community members will perform pieces students and community members have choreographed. The organization will continue to do other fundraising activities throughout the semester, including a rummage sale.

Anyone is welcome regardless of gender or skill. Contact the club on Benny Link or Facebook.

Contact Kirsten Wamsley with any questions or concerns at kmwamsley@bsu.edu.

Local bar offers craft beer, Viking vibes for 22 years Owner finds inspiration in 'Beowulf' to decorate Samantha Oyler Daily News Reporter Editor’s note: Muncie Origins is a Ball State Daily News series profiling various businesses that originated in Muncie.

If you’re over 21, you’ve probably been to a number of bars here in Muncie.

Although there’s typically a few factors that make each bar unique, there’s one bar in particular that stands out.

Heorot is a pub located downtown that has an extensive variety of craft beers available. It offers 64 different meads, lagers, ales and ciders on draft as well as 300 bottles. The large selection is a major part of the bar's appeal.

Buff Tutrow, a Heorot employee and a craft beer lover, feels at home there because of the variety.

“That’s what’s great about this place, there’s a great variety. There’s nothing like this anywhere else,” he said.

For those who have never been there, the menu can be a little daunting. There’s a long list of drinks to choose from, but Tutrow believes everyone can find something they enjoy.

When people have trouble deciding, Tutrow talks to customers about what sort of flavors they love in foods, then makes recommendations based on their answers.

“There’s a beer for everyone, it’s a matter of finding the right one,” he said.

The pub, located at 219 S. Walnut St., brews some of its own drinks and has classic pub food, along with scotch eggs, an old Scottish food that’s gained popularity there.

Heorot is styled after the mead hall of the same name in the epic poem "Beowulf." The bar’s owner, Stan Stephens, has a hefty collection of Viking artifacts, and the pub is full of them.

If you look around, you’ll see tons of skulls, horns, axes and wolf images strung up on the walls. There’s even a fireplace that people can gather around.

Stephens said the idea for the pub began about 24 years ago. Heorot has been around for 22 years, and it’s far from over.

He said when the current property was purchased, it had been vacant for a few years. It took three 30-yard dumpsters to clear out everything that was left behind by the former tenants.

Stephens and his employees are currently working on new ideas for the bar.

Along with expanding the stage where Think, Dog, a local acting troupe, performs, the Heorot will be acquiring some new Viking gear, including a throne.

“Every person should have a throne,” Stephens said.

Stephens also said that while some of the artifacts are bought or given, a lot of them are also made specifically with the pub in mind.

With all of the knickknacks and decorations, Heorot really does resemble a Viking kingdom.

On the second floor, there is a massive mural of a Viking ship, with Stephens at the bow, sailing off into a colorful sunset.

Past the mural, there is an authentic Viking longhouse where Think, Dog performs — for the time being.

If you’re looking for ways to be more involved in the Muncie community, Heorot’s got you covered.

Along with hosting plays produced

by Think, Dog, there are also trivia nights. The pub’s sister bar, Valhalla — located right next door — also hosts a blues night every Thursday.

These events not only draw in customers, but also give people outlets.

“These events give people opportunities to be creative,” Tutrow said.

Even if Viking vibes aren’t your thing, Heorot has a little something for everyone. Not only is there a variety of craft beers, but there is also a wide range of music.

“We’ve got a very relaxed atmosphere,” Tutrow said.

Contact Samantha Oyler with any questions or concerns at sjoyler@bsu.edu.

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Heorot is a pub located on 219 S. Walnut St. and brews some of its own drinks. Owner Stan Stephens has decorated the pub with a large collection of Viking artifacts.

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The Heorot is a pub located in downtown Muncie known for its craft beers. It offers 64 different meads, lagers, ales and ciders as well as 300 bottles.

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Public forum addresses Trump's travel ban Students voiced concerns about university's response Patrick Calvert Political Reporter The university’s second public forum revolving around the effects of President Trump’s travel ban took place in the Student Center Friday, with some in attendance questioning the university’s response to the executive order.

Laurie Cox, the director of international student services at the Rinker Center, said she recommends international students at Ball State abstain from traveling out of the country in the next 90 days.

“No one at the university has any happiness about the situation although we can’t feel it exactly the way our affected folks have,” Cox said.

She added that the executive order has affected Ball State, and that the university will do everything it can to make sure this situation doesn’t become a “hardship” for those international students who are affected.

Associate Provost Marilyn Buck said the Ball State administration is “very concerned” and is working hard to keep the students informed.

“It’s a fluid situation,” Buck said. “We get updates and changes almost daily in terms of what’s going on.”

Buck, who often travels internationally, said having international students at Ball State creates a better atmosphere for learning and “contributes a great deal” to the campus as a whole.

Several questions were asked during the forum about the university’s statement in response to the executive order, and some of the people in the crowd said they believed that the statement wasn’t strong enough.

Buck said the university has signed a statement from the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities that is against the travel ban. She doesn’t know if the statement will be sent directly to the Trump administration or if it will be released publicly.

Currently the APLU has issued its statement, along with a list of university statements regarding the executive order, on their website. Ball State is listed, but the statement attached is the same one people described as “weak” at the forum.

Adam LeClerc, a junior public communications major, called the executive order a “gross” product of “fear” and believes it was poorly planned.

“Even if there are kernels of maybe benefits in it, it’s so poorly communicated it immediately feels like completely false or completely detrimental to our society,” LeClerc said.

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EXECUTIVE ORDER

President Trump’s executive order, Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States, states that citizens from Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Iran are prohibited from entering the United States for 90 days.

The admission of refugees coming into the country is also suspended for 120 days.

He said he also wasn’t happy with the statement released by the university.

“Why is there this tip-toeing around their actual statement?” LeClerc said.

“Why isn’t that more firm when they say they care about students?”

Andrew Alexander, a Ball State alumnus and Muncie resident, said he was happy the university is working to help those students who are affected

by Trump’s executive order, but he also doesn’t believe the university’s statement was strong enough.

“I do think it’s harmful to higher education, and if we don’t speak up now, how will this continue to harm this country, higher education and just the moral fabric of this country?”

Alexander said.

He cited Indiana University’s response as a good example and hopes Ball State will send out a stronger message to the Trump administration.

Alexander said he feels strongly about the issue because his father, who was a professor at Ball State, helped bring international students to the U.S. in the '70s. Alexander also tutors international students in English.

“We are supposedly a country of decency and brotherhood from sea to shining sea and this is not what’s happening,” Alexander said.

“What’s happening from the Trump administration is not supporting the values of America.”

Trump’s executive order, Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States, states that citizens from Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Iran are prohibited from entering the United States for 90 days. The admission of refugees coming into the country is also suspended for 120 days.

According to the executive order, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security can add other countries to the ban list.

The travel ban itself has been approached with a string of lawsuits throughout the country. A federal judge in Seattle ordered a nationwide halt to the order Friday.

Contact Patrick Calvert with any questions or concerns at pcalvert@bsu.edu.

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(left to right) Student member Dustin Meeks and member Wayne Estopinal listen in the Board of Trustees meeting Friday at L.A. Pittenger Student Center. The next board meeting is March 31.

To be eligible, employees must be fulltime, benefits-eligible faculty, professional or staff with at least twelve months of service at the university.

“This is really great for our employees and faculty, and it keeps us competitive with other institutions,” said board chairman Rick Hall. “I’m happy this has been discussed and brought to the table for approval.”

Ball State joins Indiana University, Purdue University and five MidAmerican Conference schools offering paid parental leave.

Marilyn Buck, acting provost and acting executive vice president for academic affairs, said the changes will also likely increase the university’s appeal to younger employees. “[The paid parental leave] additions will probably help us attract and maintain employees who are younger or maybe just starting families,” Buck said. “This will be very good for us.”

The Board of Trustees also approved changes to the employee sick leave policy.

Under the current policy, faculty and professional and staff employees may use a limited number of sick days (five to ten depending on status) per fiscal year to care of a family member. But as a result of the approved changes, full-time and part-time employees can use an additional sixty days of earned sick leave balances to care for a family member with a serious health condition.

Full-time employees who are not eligible for paid parental leave will also be able to use up to fifteen days of

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The next day, Vivian Edwards, vice president of Ball State’s Progressive Student Alliance, filed a complaint with the Indiana Public Access Counselor, a state official who assists the public with open-government matters, claiming the board of trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law by failing to give 48hour notice of the board meeting.

The complaint specifically addresses the university-wide email sent out at 8:57 a.m. on Jan. 23 — 29 hours before the board meeting.

Joan Todd, a spokesperson for the school, said the university would not comment on the complaint itself, but that Ball State complied with the transparency law.

“The university will respond to the Public Access Counselor regarding the merits of the pending complaint,” Todd said in an email to the Daily News. “We are confident that university practices are consistent with the Open Door Law.” The law requires that agencies either post notice of meetings at their public offices or at the site of the meeting.

Also, agencies must provide notice to media outlets that have submitted written requests for notice for the current calendar year.

Ball State said it complied with the state law because it posted notice inside the lobby of the Frank A. Bracken Administration Building 48 hours in advance of the meeting, Todd said.

The email sent out by the university wouldn’t likely count as part of the 48hour notice rule said Steve Key, executive director of the Hoosier State Press Association.

“When the email was sent out is not relevant because that’s not what the Open Door law requires,” Key said. “It’s just an invitation asking people if they want to come to this event.”

News media, including the Daily News, receive meeting notices through campus mail or the U.S. postal system.

Campus mail doesn’t come with a postmarked date, making it difficult to tell whether notices were sent out in time to meet the law’s requirement.

Edwards, a senior chemistry major, said

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Member Brian Gallagher and Vice President for Marketing and Communications Kathy Wolf applaud the SGA presentation in a Board of Trustees meeting Friday in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Forum Room. A complaint was filed about the Board of Trustees in regards to the state's Open Door Law.

the email sent to the campus community prompted her complaint.

“I filed [the complaint] because I am upset with the administration,” Edwards said. “They want to say that they promote transparency, but every time we try to find answers on the Koch-Schnatter agreement or the president or health care or the $13 million that was taken, there is this lack of transparency [with these issues]. They seem to obstruct us at the every turn.”

When told of the university’s response, Edwards said she was skeptical.

“I don’t know if their side is true,” she said. “Complying with the letter of the law is not the same as complying with its spirit. The way people receive their information is online. I don’t think it’s common knowledge that notices are posted in the admin building.”

Meanwhile, at Indiana University, the schedule of future board meetings is posted online and the 48-hour notice is sent by email, along with the physical posting required by law.

Forty-eight hours before a meeting, the

university issues a press release by email, while still posting the notices required by the Open Door Law. Also, IU live tweets board meetings using #IUBOT and sends out an email newsletter afterward that recaps the board’s actions.

“They are definitely going above and beyond what’s required in the law,” Key said.

Ball State does post a schedule of board meetings on its website. Board agendas appear online when made available.

Ball State’s reliance on the physical posting system only means that someone who wanted an actual 48-hour notice of the meeting, without any delay, would presumably have to visit the administration building daily to see if any notices were posted.

Asked whether that was what the university actually expected people to do, spokesperson Todd replied by email: “Of course, I can’t speculate on what each and every one of our smart, capable students will choose to do — it’s up to them.”

accrued sick leave to care for a child, and part-time employees may use up to seven and a half days.

According to the new policy, these changes will not require increasing the sick leave accrual rate for any of Ball State’s employees.

At the meeting, trustees also discussed — but have not yet approved — changes to the university’s Employee Assistance Program.

Through the program, the university currently offers employees lowcost counseling services through the Counseling Center to assist with productivity issues, personal concerns and other issues affecting job performance. However, after citing the recent influx in student requests for Counseling Center services, trustees recommended expanding employee resources off-campus.

Through the university’s current lifestyle management service, Lifeworks, employees would be eligible for up to five free counseling sessions per year and available communication 24/7 with a master’s level health care professional.

Although the new services are estimated to cost approximately $59,000 per year, vice president of business affairs and treasurer Bernard Hannon said the investment is feasible.

“These changes would assist with confidentiality for our employees and open up more availability for the Counseling Center to serve students,” Hannon said. “By re-evaluating our investments in other areas and cutting some costs in recent years, this is a positive result, something new we can invest in.”

Student trustee Dustin Meeks also suggested that in addition to the proposed changes, expanding monetary allocations to Counseling Center should be discussed during upcoming university budget meetings.

“There is clearly a need for the Counseling Center to receive more attention and resources,” Meeks said. “On behalf of the students, this is something I would strongly recommend reviewing.”

Members of the Progressive Student Alliance — present at the final board meeting of the day — expressed support of Meeks’ statement with snaps, and some raised signs relaying concerns about the lack of available Counseling Center services currently available to students.

During the board’s meeting, other approved items included the 2015-16 diversity report and a new undergraduate major in applied behavioral analysis with an emphasis in autism, which is anticipated to be offered to students within the next three years.

The discontinuation of the same-sex domestic partner program was also approved by the board. Hannon said three employees are currently in the program, and the discontinuation comes as a result of the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality.

Contact Casey Smith with any questions or concerns at news@bsudailynews.com

The board serves as the fiscal body of the university, setting the school’s multimillion dollar budget, deciding everything from tuition increases to campus renovations.

Mearns, current president of Northern Kentucky University, faced questions about the university’s perceived lack of transparency in his first hour at Ball State on Jan. 24.

“I believe transparency is critically important. I talked about the value of promoting civility and courtesy,” Mearns said in his first address to the university. “In order to encourage people to participate collaboratively and cooperatively, there is the need to be transparent.”

The purpose of the 48-hour notice is to make it easy for the people to attend public meetings.

“If you’re a citizen, you need advanced notice to take time off work or find someone to watch the kids” said Gerry Lanosga, president of the Indiana Coalition for Open Government. “It’s important we do what we can to make it easy for people to participate in the process.”

The opening paragraph of the state law states it should ”be liberally construed with the view of carrying out its policy.”

However, this language deals with how courts should interpret the law, Key said.

“The presumption is always openness with public meetings,” he said. “With exceptions, they should be interpreted narrowly.”

Most violations of the Open Door Law occur in the technical area, meaning an agency forgot something like holidays don’t count toward the 48-hour notice, Key said. Most violations don’t occur out of malice.

Ultimately, Edwards said she isn’t out to hurt the board, she just wants more transparency.

“The public access counselor’s opinion on whether this is a violation of public access laws is the most important part in my mind,” Edwards said. “I’m not so much concerned with punishing the board of trustees or getting them in trouble. I want them to abide the same rules that we have to play by.”

Contact Alan Hovorka with any questions or concerns at afhovorka@bsu.edu.

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Cardinals suffer worst home loss since 2013 WORST HOME LOSSES

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Hendrix Magley Men’s Volleyball Reporter

Sitting atop the Mid-American Conference West division, the Ball State men's basketball team suffered their worst home loss since the 2013 season.

"We got our butt kicked, that's as bad of a beatdown as we've had all year," head coach James Whitford said after Ball State's (15-8, 6-4 MAC) 96-69 home loss to Buffalo (11-12, 5-5 MAC) Friday.

The 27-point loss was Ball State's worst loss at Worthen Arena since a 69-42 loss against Ohio on Feb. 6, 2013.

To put that in perspective, the last time the Cardinals had a home loss with this wide of a margin, Whitford was still the associate head coach at the University of Arizona and Jo Ann Gora was the president of Ball State.

"I feel like we really got discouraged and it kind of just snowballed in a bad way for us," senior guard/forward Ryan Weber said. "We just really got blistered there."

Friday night's game was a lot different than the first time these two teams met this year on Jan. 14.

"It's hard to imagine watching it tonight, but we were able to beat them by 15 on the road at their place," Whitford said. "I've seem them play really well.

They normally don't shoot as well but I don't think that had anything to do with the margin of the loss."

Whitford said there were a lot of times in the game where the team was just too impatient.

"On offense for us, their physicality and toughness was one part of the story. But the other part was that we were way too impatient on offense," Whitford said. "Eighteen turnovers was a product of trying to make plays on one or two or three passes two many

• 2016-17: 69-96 to Buffalo on Feb. 3, 2017 • 2015-16: 63-72 to Pepperdine on Dec. 12, 2015; 64-73 to Akron on Jan. 30, 2016 • 2014-15: 52-72 to James Madison on Dec. 17, 2014 • 2013-14: 50-69 to Valparaiso on Dec. 4, 2013 • 2012-13: 42-69 to Ohio on Feb. 6, 2013

and it led to a lot of bad decisions."

The Cardinals also struggled on the glass as they were out-rebounded 39-27 overall and 13-6 on offensive rebounds.

"I thought their physicality bothered us, no question about it," Whitford said.

"They outplayed us, out-toughed us and they made a lot of shots and when you put all three of those together, that's what led to their win."

One positive for the Cardinals was senior forward Franko House finishing with a career-high 24 points in the loss.

"He's much more assertive on offense right now and that's why he's scoring," Whitford said. "A lot of his points came on drives because of [Buffalo's] pressure."

The Cardinals schedule doesn't get any easier as they travel to Ohio Tuesday to take on the Mid-American Conference leading Akron Zips (19-3, 9-0 MAC) at 6 p.m.

"We don't really have any time to sulk on this one or let it drag into the next game, we just have to take it for what it is," Weber said. "They played a great game and took us out of ours."

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Sophomore guard Tayler Persons attempts to drive the ball to the basket during the game against Buffalo Friday at John E. Worthen Arena. Ball State lost 96-69.

Men's volleyball rebounds after loss to Ohio State Team has strong finish in conference play this weekend Hendrix Magley Men’s Volleyball Reporter

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Ball State men's volleyball began conference play this weekend with a loss to Ohio State University and a win over McKendree University.

The Cardinals are ranked No. 12 in the NCAA AVCA Division I-II Coaches Poll and started the week off with a 3-0 loss to No. 1 Ohio State (29-27, 25-19, 25-22).

Worthen Arena was packed with 3,178 fans — the fourth-largest men's volleyball attendance in Worthen Arena history.

Ball State capped off the weekend with a 3-0 win over McKendree (2516, 25-21, 25-16) for a 1-1 record in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association conference.

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with how the Cardinals performed against McKendree, especially with their serving, after suffering a three-set loss to Ohio State Thursday.

"I thought we were able to serve really well tonight," Walton said. "And not necessarily on the standpoint of aces, but we got their setter off the net and a lot and our defense was set up to put pressure on them."

Ball State had strong attack percentages in both matches, hitting .314 against Ohio State and .430 against McKendree.

Senior outside attacker Brendan Surane finished the weekend with a team-high 27 — 16 against McKendree and 11 against Ohio State.

"I was able to take the momentum back to get my game going," Surane said.

"Luckily, they were just serving up some passes that made my job easy."

The Cardinals also had strong play from freshman outside attacker Matt Szews, who finished the weekend with

24 kills and 12 digs, and senior setter Connor Gross who finished with 71 assists, seven digs and four blocks over the two matches.

Not only did Gross and Szews have strong performances with their play, but they also were the energy guys this weekend who helped to get Surane and the rest of the team going.

"We have a pretty quiet group so far," Surane said. "But whenever guys show emotion for our team, it really gets us fired up."

While the offense performed very well this weekend, Surane said the Cardinals can improve even more on the defensive side of the ball, which will make things tougher on their opponents.

"There were some plays where we were kind of lackadaisical on defense," Surane said. "I think with better defensive intensity we'll be even better and harder to stop."

The Cardinals will continue MIVA

WEEKEND STAT LEADERS: • Kills: Brendan Surane (27) • Assists: Connor Gross (71) • Digs: Matt Szews (12) • Blocks: Anthony Lebryk, Parker Swartz (4) • Service Aces: Matt Szews (3)

play next week with two matches against the Fort Wayne Mastodons — the first one at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Worthen Arena and the second match at 7 p.m. Friday in Fort Wayne. The Mastodons (4-9, 1-1 MIVA) started the season off slow but have performed better as of late with wins over No. 15 George Mason and McKendree.

"I have no doubt that we can go toeto-toe athletically with any team in the country," Szews said. "We just have to be focused."

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Gymnastics finishes meet in 4th place

Men's and women's swim & dive

Team did see improvements in overall performance Jack Williams Gymnastics Reporter Ball State gymnastics headed out to Washington, D.C., for a quad meet against No. 16 George Washington, New Hampshire and Towson Sunday and finished fourth.

The Cardinals averaged a score of 48.50 in all four events, matching last meet’s average of 48.50. For the most part, the scores improved from last week’s meet. A major improvement was seen in the vault score as it increased by 0.525 points. This increase was led by freshman Bri Solnim, who tied for fourth with a score of 9.850.

Cardinals suffer loss on Senior Day against Notre Dame (Top) Junior diver Taylor Fiew competes at the senior meet against Notre Dame Saturday in Lewellen Pool. This was the last dual meet of the season.

(Middle) Junior Isaac Walling swims the 1,000-yard freestyle during the senior meet against Notre Dame Saturday in Lewellen Pool.

Walling finished second with a time of 10:06:36.

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(Bottom left) Senior Katie Horn checks the scoreboard after swimming in the senior meet against Notre Dame Saturday in Lewellen Pool. The women’s swim and dive team lost 128-108.

FINAL SCORES

• George Washington (196.400) • New Hampshire (196.075) • Towson (194.950) • Ball State (194.175)

(Bottom right) Senior Austin Green checks the scoreboard after the 50-yard freestyle against Notre Dame Saturday in Lewellen Pool.

Green finished second with a time of 21.34.

One of the highest scores of the night was from junior Baylee Bell, who tied for first place in the beam event with a score of 9.875. This finish was just enough to give Bell her career-high score on the beam event. Other notable finishes included a third-place tie on the uneven bars by junior Jordyn Penny, with a score of 9.825.

While the high scores of the night did bump the Cardinals up a bit on the score board, the lower-ranking scores held the team back from gaining a solid lead against the competition. In the end, the Cardinals finished in fourth place out of four teams with an overall score of 194.175. This finish takes the Cardinals' overall average down 0.004 points to place them at 194.190.

This is the final out-of-conference meet before the Cardinals head into a long stretch of Mid-American Conference competition.

The Cardinals will return home at 1 p.m. Sunday to take on Central Michigan.

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