Ball State University Athletics
Friday, October 30
Muncie, IN
6 p.m.
Ball State University
15-7,6-5MAC
1
vs
3
Bowling Green
18-4,10-1MAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 27 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Ball St. | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 1 |
Photo by: Shane DiMantova - Ball State Athletics
October 30, 2026 | Women's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. - - The Ball State women's volleyball team held leads late in all four sets Friday evening but ultimately could not stop Bowling Green's Mid-American Conference-leading seven-match winning streak, suffering a 3-1 (27-25, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22) setback in Worthen Arena.
Despite the setback, there were plenty of bright spots for the Cardinals (15-7; 6-5 MAC), starting with a career-high 20 kills from junior outside Ava Smith. In addition, Smith hit the mark by hitting a match-best .500 (20-1-38) on the night, with just one attack error.
In the backcourt, junior outside Audrey Geer also turned in a solid performance, tying for team-high honors with a career-high 18 digs. She also added seven kills on the offensive front.
Speaking of career nights, freshman outside Mallory Pike also hit a pair of career marks, blasting 11 kills and collecting 16 digs.
Also collecting double digit kills for the Cardinals was junior opposite Tiffany Snook, with 13 markers and a .316 (13-1-38) hitting mark.
The backcourt saw senior setter Lindsey Green add 12 digs, who go along with 22 kills for her eighth double-double of the season. Sophomore setter Reese Axness added a team-high 25 assists and nine digs, while the Cardinals offense operated at a .257 (60-16-171) clip.
The MAC-leading Falcons (18-4; 10-1 MAC) were led offensively by 19 kills from Anastasija Bozic and defensively with a match-high 32 digs from Sydnie Hernandez.
BGSU hit .263 (65-19-175) for the match and held an 8-to-4 edge in service aces.
The teams will meet again Saturday afternoon for Chirp or Treat. Youth fans can receive free admission to the match with a paid adult ticket and enjoy trick-or-treating around the Worthen Arena concourse starting at 2 p.m.
A majority of Ball State's other athletics teams will be on hand passing out candy, along with the University's spirit squads.
Despite the setback, there were plenty of bright spots for the Cardinals (15-7; 6-5 MAC), starting with a career-high 20 kills from junior outside Ava Smith. In addition, Smith hit the mark by hitting a match-best .500 (20-1-38) on the night, with just one attack error.
In the backcourt, junior outside Audrey Geer also turned in a solid performance, tying for team-high honors with a career-high 18 digs. She also added seven kills on the offensive front.
Speaking of career nights, freshman outside Mallory Pike also hit a pair of career marks, blasting 11 kills and collecting 16 digs.
Also collecting double digit kills for the Cardinals was junior opposite Tiffany Snook, with 13 markers and a .316 (13-1-38) hitting mark.
The backcourt saw senior setter Lindsey Green add 12 digs, who go along with 22 kills for her eighth double-double of the season. Sophomore setter Reese Axness added a team-high 25 assists and nine digs, while the Cardinals offense operated at a .257 (60-16-171) clip.
The MAC-leading Falcons (18-4; 10-1 MAC) were led offensively by 19 kills from Anastasija Bozic and defensively with a match-high 32 digs from Sydnie Hernandez.
BGSU hit .263 (65-19-175) for the match and held an 8-to-4 edge in service aces.
The teams will meet again Saturday afternoon for Chirp or Treat. Youth fans can receive free admission to the match with a paid adult ticket and enjoy trick-or-treating around the Worthen Arena concourse starting at 2 p.m.
A majority of Ball State's other athletics teams will be on hand passing out candy, along with the University's spirit squads.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
OH/Opp
/ Women's Volleyball
OPP/MH
/ Women's VolleyballTeam Stats
BGSU
BSU
Kills
65
60
Errors
19
16
Attempts
175
171
Hitting %
.263
.257
Points
80.0
67.0
Assists
59
58
Aces
8
4
Blocks
7
3
Game Leaders
Kills
20
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
13
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
11
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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