Volleyball Suffers Tuesday Setback To Miami

Tuesday, October 6

Muncie, IN

6 p.m.

Ball State University

11-5,2-3MAC

Miami

11-5,3-2MAC

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Miami (OH)	25	19	25	25	3
Ball St.	16	25	18	20	1

Sophie Ledbetter with one of her career-high 29 digs in the Oct. 6, 2026, showdown with Miami

Photo by: Bobby Ellis/Ball State University

October 06, 2026 | Women's Volleyball

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MUNCIE, Ind. - - Despite four players with 11 kills and a career-high 29 digs from junior libero Sophie Ledbetter, the Ball State women's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 (25-16, 19-25. 25-18. 25-20) setback to Miami Tuesday evening in Worthen Arena.

After a rough opening set, the Cardinals (11-5; 2-3 Mid-American Conference) seemingly found its grove with a solid second set victory. Unfortunately, the RedHawks (11-5; 3-2 MAC) regained the momentum midway through the third frame and never looked back.

For Ball State, senior middle Cameron Wise turned in another strong offensive performance, smashing 11 kills and hitting a match-best .550 (11-0-20). In her last two home matches, Wise has been nearly unstoppable, connecting at a .711 (27-0-38) clip.

Also smashing 11 kills apiece for the Cardinals on the night were junior outsides Audrey Geer and Ava Smith, along with junior middle Tiffany Snook. Snook hit .348 (11-3-23) for the match, while Geer led Ball State with a career-high tying five total blocks and Smith chipped in one of BSU's three aces.

In the backcourt, Ledbetter paced all players with her career-high 29 digs, while going nearly flawless in serve receive with a .958 (23-for-24).

Senior setter Lindsey Green also collected double-digit digs in the match, adding 10 to go along with her 22 assists for her sixth double-double of the season. Sophomore setter Reese Axness added a team-high 24 assists, while the Cardinals connected at a .222 (55-21-153) clip as a team.

On the other side of the net, Molly Creech paced the RedHawks attack with 20 kills, while Rachel Morgan earned a team-leading 20 digs. Miami finished the match hitting .257 (56-17-152).

The Ball State women's volleyball team will look to snap its current three-match skid on Saturday when it hosts Central Michigan for a 4 p.m. first serve back in Worthen Arena. It will be Kids Club & Camper Day and more information about the promotions can be found by CLICKING HERE.