Ball State University athletics report volleyball and soccer updates

Ball State University athletics reported recent developments across volleyball and soccer. In women's volleyball, the Cardinals are scheduled to host Central Michigan at Worthen Arena this Saturday. Ball State was recently projected to finish second in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) preseason coaches' poll, following a regular-season title performance.

In women's soccer, Ball State secured a 1-0 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons in Muncie, Indiana. The match was decided in the 11th minute when a Bowling Green defender scored an own goal. Ball State goalkeeper Kate Pallante recorded several key saves in the second half to maintain the lead, marking the Falcons' first conference loss of the season.