<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Ball State University Athletics</title><link>https://admin.ballstatesports.com/rss.aspx?path=mten</link><description>Latest news items for Ball State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/rss?path=mten" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Ball State Men’s Tennis Trio Earns All-MAC Postseason Honors</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-trio-earns-all-mac-postseason-honors</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-trio-earns-all-mac-postseason-honors</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jacks Lancaster, Andrei Caragea, Broc Fletcher All-MAC Postseason Award" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/22/Men_s_Tennis_All_Mac.jpg" /><br /><br />CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced its 2025–26 postseason awards Wednesday, with three members of the Ball State men's tennis program receiving top honors for their performances on and off the court.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/Men_s_Tennis_All_Mac.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/Men_s_Tennis_All_Mac.jpg"><media:title>Jacks Lancaster, Andrei Caragea, Broc Fletcher All-MAC Postseason Award</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/22/Men_s_Tennis_All_Mac.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25865</s:story_id></item><item><title>Heartbreak in Buffalo: Cardinals Fall Just Short in MAC Semifinal Thriller</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-tennis-heartbreak-in-buffalo-cardinals-fall-just-short-in-mac-semifinal-thriller</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-tennis-heartbreak-in-buffalo-cardinals-fall-just-short-in-mac-semifinal-thriller</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Tennis Huddle Photo MAC Tourney Buffalo" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/19/MTNBUFF.jpg" /><br /><br />BUFFALO, N.Y. — The fourth-seeded Ball State men's tennis team saw its resilient 2026 postseason run come to an end today, falling 4-2 to top-seeded and tournament host Buffalo in a hard-fought semifinal battle at the 2026 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/19/MTNBUFF.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/19/MTNBUFF.jpg"><media:title>Men's Tennis Huddle Photo MAC Tourney Buffalo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/19/MTNBUFF.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:52:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25850</s:story_id></item><item><title>2026 Chirpies Awards Show is Monday, April 20</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/18/cardinal-varsity-club-2026-chirpies-awards-show-is-monday-april-20</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/18/cardinal-varsity-club-2026-chirpies-awards-show-is-monday-april-20</guid><category>Field Hockey, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Track &amp; Field, Cardinal Varsity Club</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Chirpies website graphic" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/Chirpies___3x2_on_Front_of_Website.png" /><br /><br />]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/Chirpies___3x2_on_Front_of_Website.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/Chirpies___3x2_on_Front_of_Website.png"><media:title>2026 Chirpies website graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/Chirpies___3x2_on_Front_of_Website.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:29:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>44</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25847</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bill Richards Selected for Induction to 2026 Class of MAC Hall of Fame</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-tennis-bill-richards-selected-for-induction-to-2026-class-of-mac-hall-of-fame</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-tennis-bill-richards-selected-for-induction-to-2026-class-of-mac-hall-of-fame</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Bill Richards - 2026 MAC Hall of Fame" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/13/Richards_-_2026_MAC_HOF_Class_-_web.jpg" /><br /><br />CLEVELAND, Ohio – Former Ball State men's tennis coach Bill Richards has been selected for induction into the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame, as announced today by the Mid-American Conference.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/Richards_-_2026_MAC_HOF_Class_-_web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/Richards_-_2026_MAC_HOF_Class_-_web.jpg"><media:title>Bill Richards - 2026 MAC Hall of Fame</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/Richards_-_2026_MAC_HOF_Class_-_web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25684</s:story_id></item><item><title>COACH O'S BLOG -- S1 E12: April 7, 2026</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-tennis-coach-os-blog</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/7/mens-tennis-coach-os-blog</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Coach Orlando" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/6/30/CoachOrlando.jpg" /><br /><br />Coach O's Ball State Men's Tennis Blog
Ball State men's tennis coach Gene Orlando pens a newsletter to Cardinals fans, parents and alumni that is shared in the blog below.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/30/CoachOrlando.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/30/CoachOrlando.jpg"><media:title>Coach Orlando</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/30/CoachOrlando.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25420</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fourth-Seeded Cardinals Set for Semifinal Clash Against Top-Seeded Buffalo at MAC Tournament</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-tennis-fourth-seeded-cardinals-set-for-semifinal-clash-against-top-seeded-buffalo-at-mac-tournament</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-tennis-fourth-seeded-cardinals-set-for-semifinal-clash-against-top-seeded-buffalo-at-mac-tournament</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Gene Orlando Action" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/17/geneaction.jpg" /><br /><br />BUFFALO, N.Y. — The fourth-seeded Ball State men's tennis team (10-11, 5-5 MAC) is set to open the 2026 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Men's Tennis Championship this Saturday, April 18, against the tournament host and top seed, Buffalo. The semifinal match is scheduled for a 10:00 a.m. ET first serve at either the UB Tennis Courts or the Miller Tennis Center, depending on weather conditions.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/geneaction.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/geneaction.jpg"><media:title>Gene Orlando Action</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/geneaction.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:48:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25838</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ball State Men’s Tennis Concludes Regular Season at Northern Illinois; Shifts Focus to MAC Tournament</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-concludes-regular-season-at-northern-illinois-shifts-focus-to-mac-tournament</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-concludes-regular-season-at-northern-illinois-shifts-focus-to-mac-tournament</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Nolan Hayward" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/25/menstennisnolan.jpg" /><br /><br />DEKALB, Ill. – The Ball State men's tennis team closed out its 2026 regular season campaign on Saturday afternoon, falling 4-1 in a hard-fought road contest against Northern Illinois. Despite a dominant individual performance at the bottom of the lineup, the Cardinals (10-11, 5-5 MAC) were unable to overcome a strong surge from the Huskies (17-7, 7-3 MAC) before inclement weather halted the remaining action.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/menstennisnolan.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/menstennisnolan.jpg"><media:title>Nolan Hayward</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/25/menstennisnolan.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:19:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25819</s:story_id></item><item><title>Lancaster, Fletcher &amp; Caragea Lead Ball State Men’s Tennis to Road Victory Over UIC</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/9/mens-tennis-lancaster-fletcher-caragea-lead-ball-state-mens-tennis-to-road-victory-over-uic</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/9/mens-tennis-lancaster-fletcher-caragea-lead-ball-state-mens-tennis-to-road-victory-over-uic</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ball State Men's Tennis Racket Picture" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MTNTENNISRACKET.jpg" /><br /><br />CHICAGO, Ill. — The Ball State men's tennis team (10-10, 5-4 MAC) secured a hard-fought road victory against the UIC Flames (6-13, 0-9 MAC) on Thursday afternoon, fueled by a dominant doubles performance and a resilient singles showing from senior Jacks Lancaster.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MTNTENNISRACKET.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MTNTENNISRACKET.jpg"><media:title>Ball State Men's Tennis Racket Picture</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/9/MTNTENNISRACKET.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25806</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ball State Men’s Tennis Falls to Rival Western Michigan in 5-2 Decision</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-falls-to-rival-western-michigan-in-5-2-decision</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/4/2/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-falls-to-rival-western-michigan-in-5-2-decision</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Caragea Action Shot" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Andrei.jpg" /><br /><br />KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Ball State men's tennis team (9-10, 4-4 MAC) dropped a hard-fought Mid-American Conference match to rival Western Michigan (13-9, 6-2 MAC) by a score of 5-2 on Thursday afternoon at the West Hills Athletic Club.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Andrei.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Andrei.jpg"><media:title>Caragea Action Shot</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/6/Andrei.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:47:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25774</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ball State Men’s Tennis Falls Just Short in 4-3 Loss to Buffalo</title><link>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-falls-just-short-in-4-3-loss-to-buffalo</link><guid>https://ballstatesports.com/news/2026/3/28/mens-tennis-ball-state-mens-tennis-falls-just-short-in-4-3-loss-to-buffalo</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ball State Fall Invite" src="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/9/16/4B2A6608.jpg" /><br /><br />MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State men's tennis team suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat to Mid-American Conference (MAC) rival Buffalo (11-6, 5-2 MAC) on Saturday afternoon at the First Serve Muncie Tennis Complex. Despite a resilient effort that pushed the match to the final courts, the Cardinals (9-9, 4-3 MAC) were unable to overcome the visiting Bulls.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/16/4B2A6608.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/16/4B2A6608.jpg"><media:title>Ball State Fall Invite</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.ballstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/16/4B2A6608.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>25752</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>