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Women’s Basketball Travels to Miami (OH) for First-Place #MACtion Showdown Saturday
February 20, 2026 | Women's Basketball
Cardinals look to extend their win streak to eight
| Ball State at Miami (OH) | #MACtion | |
| Game 28 at Miami (OH) | Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 | Oxford,, Ohio. | Millett Hall |
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It's #MACtion Time:
- Saturday's game against Miami will mark the 77th time in program history the two schools have met with the RedHawks leading the all-time series 42-34. Ball State has won eight of the last nine meetings against Miami. Under 14th-year head coach Brady Sallee the Cardinals are 15-2 against the RedHawks dating back to Sallee's first season in 2012-13. Miami won the first meeting this season, a 72-52 victory in Muncie on Jan. 24, which remains Ball State's only conference loss
- 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.
- This matchup is important as BSU and Miami are the two top-ranked teams in the MAC. Ball State currently holds a narrow half-game lead over Miami in the standings.
- Ball State enters on a seven-game winning streak while Miami is a perfect 11-0 at home this season.
- The Cardinals typically carry on their success throughout the month of February in preparation for the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Under head coach Brady Sallee the Cardinals own a 65-39 (.605) record in February with his best season being in 2019-20 as Ball State posted a 7-1 ledger that year.
MAC Tournament Facts:
The Cardinals continue to be a staple of March Madness in the MAC, securing their 36th program appearance in the conference tournament. Ball State's dominance is especially clear over the last quarter-century, having advanced to Cleveland for 24 of the past 26 seasons. With an all-time tournament record of 27–33, the team has fought their way to seven championship games, ultimately crowning their efforts with titles in 2009 and 2025. Under head coach Brady Sallee, the Ball State women's basketball team has made it to Cleveland for the MAC Tournament 11 times, including reaching the championship game in 2014, 2022, and 2025. The 2025 championship was a historic milestone, marking Sallee's first conference tournament title in 21 years of head coaching and the program's first since 2009.
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: 19th in field goal percentage (46.7), 33rd in field goal defense (37.0) and 24th in scoring offense (79.3).
Road Warriors:
Under head coach Brady Sallee the Cardinals have played well on the road for the last 14 years under his watch. The Cardinals are 122-77 (.599) from 2012 until present on the road. Ball State's best season playing away from home was in 2020-21 when the Cardinals posted an 11-2 mark. Ball State is 12-3 this season on the road including neutral site games.
International Success:
The Cardinals have had plenty of international success under 14th year head coach Brady Sallee. We all remember Nathalie Fontaine the 6-2 guard from Stockholm, Sweden became Ball State's all-time leading scorer with 2,166 points. The 2016 MAC Player of the Year and AP honorable mention averaged 21.0 points per game and 10.2 rebounds while making over 50 percent of her shots. After Fontaine was Carmen Grande a native from Madrid, Spain who held onto the all-time assists record with 697 until Ally Becki surpassed her last season with 721 and we also cannot forget Thelma Dis Agustsdottir from Keflavik, Iceland who holds the all-time 3-point record with 325 treys. Agustsdottir also competed at the Celsius 3-point championship at the NCAA Tournament.
Scouting Miami (OH):
- Miami's man-to-man defense with full-court pressure held Ball State to a season-low 52 points in their last meeting.
- The RedHawks average 8.2 made three-pointers per game, often overwhelming opponents with high-volume outside shooting.
- Led by Tamar Singer's record-breaking passing, Miami's offense thrives on high assist numbers (15.1 per game over the last 10).
- Miami features a highly balanced attack with four players averaging double-digit scoring: Amber Tretter (14.7 ppg), Amber Scalia (14.l ppg), Ilse de Vries (13.0 ppg) and Tamar Singer (10.3 ppg).
- Miami's 21 wins currently rank as the sixth-most in a single season in program history.
- The RedHawks lead the MAC in turnover margin (+5.2) and are second in field goal (45.2%), 3-point (34.5%), and free throw (77.0%) percentages.
What's Next:
After a three-game road swing, the Ball State women's basketball team returns to Muncie next week for a two-game homestand at Worthen Arena. Ball State will first host Akron on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:30 p.m. for "Nonprofit Day". They conclude the week on Saturday, February 28, against Ohio at 1:00 p.m. in a special "Senior Day" matchup. The two games will be the last two regular season contests at home.
