Monday, November 4
Muncie, Ind.
6:30 pm
Ball State University
1-0,0-0MAC
60
vs
46
Old Dominion University (Meet The Team Night)
0-1,0-0Sun Belt
1
2
3
4
F
Old Dominion
12
11
15
8
46
Ball St.
16
23
12
9
60
Photo by: Brayden Goins / Ball State Athletics
Women’s Basketball Defeats Old Dominion Monday Night in Season Opener
November 04, 2024 | Women's Basketball
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State women's basketball team (1-0) opened the 2024-25 season with a 60-46 victory over Old Dominion (0-1) Monday night in Worthen Arena. The contest was the first of two Mid-American Conference/Sun Belt Conference Challenges that will happen this season.
"I always love learning from wins more than anything," Ball State head women's basketball coach Brady Sallee said. "I want to start off by talking about the crowd tonight. It is a credit to our players for help building this atmosphere, so I am thankful for the turnout."
Sallee also commented on the physicality of tonight's contest which the Cardinals were able to capitalize on by outscoring the Monarchs 38-24 in the paint.
Ball State placed four players in double-digit scoring with Ally Becki leading the team with 13 while both Alex Richard and Lachelle Austin each tallied 11 points apiece. Rounding out the double figure scoring was Elise Stuck with 10.
Defensively, Marie Kiefer pulled down 11 rebounds while registering four blocks. Kiefer just needs nine more blocks to become the Ball State women's basketball programs' all-time leader in that category.
Despite some new faces on the court, the Cardinals picked up right where they left off by opening the contest with an 8-0 run over the Monarchs. Defensively, Old Dominion went scoreless up until the 5:13 mark. ODU's cold feet finally started to warmup with just two minutes remaining in the first stanza to make it a 13-12 ball game. A Becki bucket kept Ball State in the lead 16-12 to end the frame.
Old Dominion kept the contest close in the second period only trailing Ball State by one (20-19) at the 6:34 mark.
After that, the Cardinals put together a 19-4 scoring spree to close out the first half which was capped off by layups from Austin, Zuri Ransom and Becki. Ball State was able to take a 16-point (39-23) advantage over Old Dominion at intermission.
Following the break, Old Dominion started the third quarter with a lot of ball pressure which was to be expected. The Cardinals struggled offensively but Ransom knocked down one from behind the arc as time was winding down to help BSU end the third with a 51-38 cushion over the Monarchs.
Despite some ups and downs in the final quarter, Ball State was able to get some good looks under the basket which entail helped seal tonight's victory.
The Ball State women's basketball team remains at home Friday against IU Indy for a 7 pm ET tipoff or 30 minutes follow the Ball State men's basketball contest versus Franklin College which begins at 5 pm ET in Worthen Arena.
Single game tickets are on sale now! Secure your seats for any upcoming game and be part of the excitement at Worthen Arena! Tickets are priced at just $12 for adults and $7 for youth (18 and under). Click HERE to secure your tickets!
"I always love learning from wins more than anything," Ball State head women's basketball coach Brady Sallee said. "I want to start off by talking about the crowd tonight. It is a credit to our players for help building this atmosphere, so I am thankful for the turnout."
Sallee also commented on the physicality of tonight's contest which the Cardinals were able to capitalize on by outscoring the Monarchs 38-24 in the paint.
Ball State placed four players in double-digit scoring with Ally Becki leading the team with 13 while both Alex Richard and Lachelle Austin each tallied 11 points apiece. Rounding out the double figure scoring was Elise Stuck with 10.
Defensively, Marie Kiefer pulled down 11 rebounds while registering four blocks. Kiefer just needs nine more blocks to become the Ball State women's basketball programs' all-time leader in that category.
Despite some new faces on the court, the Cardinals picked up right where they left off by opening the contest with an 8-0 run over the Monarchs. Defensively, Old Dominion went scoreless up until the 5:13 mark. ODU's cold feet finally started to warmup with just two minutes remaining in the first stanza to make it a 13-12 ball game. A Becki bucket kept Ball State in the lead 16-12 to end the frame.
Old Dominion kept the contest close in the second period only trailing Ball State by one (20-19) at the 6:34 mark.
After that, the Cardinals put together a 19-4 scoring spree to close out the first half which was capped off by layups from Austin, Zuri Ransom and Becki. Ball State was able to take a 16-point (39-23) advantage over Old Dominion at intermission.
Following the break, Old Dominion started the third quarter with a lot of ball pressure which was to be expected. The Cardinals struggled offensively but Ransom knocked down one from behind the arc as time was winding down to help BSU end the third with a 51-38 cushion over the Monarchs.
Despite some ups and downs in the final quarter, Ball State was able to get some good looks under the basket which entail helped seal tonight's victory.
The Ball State women's basketball team remains at home Friday against IU Indy for a 7 pm ET tipoff or 30 minutes follow the Ball State men's basketball contest versus Franklin College which begins at 5 pm ET in Worthen Arena.
Single game tickets are on sale now! Secure your seats for any upcoming game and be part of the excitement at Worthen Arena! Tickets are priced at just $12 for adults and $7 for youth (18 and under). Click HERE to secure your tickets!
Team Stats
ODU
BSU
FG%
.250
.434
3FG%
.125
.176
FT%
.750
.550
RB
45
40
TO
24
23
STL
15
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Basketball
/ Women's Basketball
/ Women's Basketball
/ Women's Basketball
/ Women's Basketball
/ Women's Basketball
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