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Two Undefeated #MACtion Teams Collide as WBB Hosts Miami for Redbird Rivalry Game Saturday
January 23, 2026 | Women's Basketball
| Ball State vs Miami | #MACtion | |
| Game 20 vs. Miami | Saturday, Jan. 24,, 2026 |
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It's #MACtion Time:
- Saturday's game against Miami will mark the 76th time in program history the two schools have met with the RedHawks leading the all-time series 41-34. Ball State has won its last eight meetings against Miami. Under 14th-year head coach Brady Sallee the Cardinals are 15-1 against the RedHawks dating back to Sallee's first season in 2012-13. The last time Ball State lost to Miami was on Jan. 19, 2019 in Oxford by a score of 60-57.
- The Cardinals won their last meeting against the RedHawks posting a 68-55 victory in Oxford on Jan. 1, 2025. Returnee Grace Kingery dropped in 18 points and game with five made 3-pointers.
- Ball State is looking for its 15th-straight victory over a league opponent dating back to last season. The Cardinals haven't lost to a MAC squad since Feb. 22, 2025.
- The Miami RedHawks are the closest Mid-American Conference opponent distance wise from the Cardinals. It takes approximately just a little over 71 miles from Oxford, Ohio to Muncie, Ind.
- It may be cold outside but the Cardinals tend to get hot in the month of January under 14th-year head coach Brady Sallee. Sallee owns an overall record of 82-29 (.728) in the month of January dating back to his first season in 2012-13.
Strong Shooting Under Sallee:Brady Sallee is known for developing his players into strong shooters,over the years. In the last two seasons the Cardinals have ranked in the top 75 nationally in offense. In 2023-24 the Cardinals were 53rd in offense averaging 72.7 points per game while in 2024-25 Ball State finished the year ranked 72nd averaging 72.5 points per game. This season the Cardinals rank in the nation: 31st in field goal percentage (46.0), 30th in field goal defense (36.3) and 49th in scoring margin (14.7).
Top Two in #MACtion:
Only two Mid-American Conference teams remain undefeated in league play; Ball State and league rival Miami both have started #MACtion off with a 7-0 ledger.
Last Game Highlights:
- The Ball State women's basketball team put together an impressive second half showing to earn the 78-60 victory over UMass Wednesday night in Worthen Arena.
- Ball State's second-half surge was characterized by stifling defense and a balanced offensive effort. UMass was held to a total of only 21 points in the entire second half, allowing Ball State to erase the halftime deficit and build a commanding lead.
- Five Cardinals ended the night in double-figures with both Gracey Kingery and Bree Salenbien leading the way with 14-points apiece. Karsyn Norman finished the game with 12 points while both Aniss Tagayi and Alba Caballero each scored 11 points.
7-0 in the MAC:
The Cardinals have opened their Mid-American Conference season with a 7-0 ledger for the third-straight season and the fifth time in program history. Ball State has won 11-straight MAC regular season contests dating back to last year with its last lost coming against Kent State by a 60-54 decision on Feb. 22, 2025.
Scouting Miami:
- Since Nov. 29, the RedHawks have lost just one contest and have won 11 of their last 12 games, including eight-straight.
- Miami is currently third in the MAC in scoring (70.9) and first in defense (58.2), which results in a 12.7 point margin of victory, second-best in the conference. The RedHawks are second in the MAC in field goal percentage (.452), three-pointers made (155), and free throw percentage (77.5%). The RedHawks are first in turnover margin (5.8).
- Miami has four players averaging double-digits in scoring, led by Amber Tretter (13.7 ppg.). She is joined by Amber Scalia (13.5 ppg.), Ilse de Vries (11.9 ppg.) and Tamar Singer (10.3 ppg.). Singer has led Miami in scoring a team-high five times, while Tretter, de Vries and Scalia have done it four times each.
Why Ball State and Miami are Rivals:
The Ball State Cardinals and Miami RedHawks rivalry, officially known as the Red Bird Rivalry since 2017, stems from a combination of shared Mid-American Conference (MAC) membership, similar mascots, and close geographic proximity.
