MAC Tournament History - Ball State University Athletics

Ball State Women's Volleyball MAC Tournament History

Ball State women's volleyball remains one of the most successful programs in the league's premier event. In 34 appearances, the Cardinals have earned a 37-26 (.587) overall record and claimed eight tournament titles (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2019, and 2021). Ball State's 37 wins are tied for first among all league schools, while its eight championships are second.

Overall, the Cardinals own a 5-2 (.714) record in first round matches, a 12-10 (.545) mark in quarterfinal play, a 12-10 (.545) ledger in semifinal action and an 8-4 (.667) record in the championship match.

The Cardinals are also tied for first in the league with 34 All-Tournament Selections and second with eight MAC Tournament Most Valuable Players.

Below is a complete list of Ball State's MAC Tournament Matches & MAC All-Tournament Team Selections

Ball State's All-Time MAC Tournament Matches

Date	Opponent	Round	Results
11/18/2023	vs. Bowling Green	QF	L, 2-3 (21-25, 13-25, 28-26, 28-26, 14-16)
11/22/2022	vs. Bowling Green	F	L, 2-3 (25-23, 23-25, 23-25, 25-23, 9-15)
11/21/2022	vs. Central Michigan	SF	W, 3-1 (23-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-22)
11/24/2021	vs. Bowling Green	F	W, 3-2 (25-23, 31-29, 25-16, 21-25, 15-7)
11/22/2021	vs. Western Michigan	SF	W, 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 25-11)
11/24/2019	at Bowling Green	F	W, 3-2 (21-25, 25-17, 25-18, 18-25, 15-5)
11/23/2019	vs. Miami	SF	W, 3-1 (25-18, 28-30, 25-23, 25-20)
11/22/2019	vs. Ohio	QF	W, 3-1 (25-23, 25-15, 21-25, 25-16)
11/17/2018	at Miami	SF	L, 2-3 (25-22, 27-25, 23-25, 24-26, 5-15)
11/16/2018	vs. Ohio	QF	W, 3-2 (25-14, 23-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-12)
11/17/2017	vs. Western Michigan	QF	L, 2-3 (25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 23-25, 13-15)
11/17/2016	vs. Western Michigan	FR	L, 0-3 (19-25, 19-25, 17-25)
11/20/2015	vs. Kent State	QF	L, 0-3 (21-25, 16-25, 23-25)
11/19/2015	vs. Buffalo	FR	W, 3-1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-14, 25-13)
11/22/2014	vs. Western Michigan	QF	L, 1-3 (12-25, 20-25, 25-21, 24-26)
11/22/2013	vs. Western Michigan	QF	L, 1-3 (25-17, 24-26, 20-25, 21-25)
11/16/2012	vs. Ohio	QF	L, 0-3 (17-25, 23-25, 15-25)
11/19/2011	vs. Northern Illinois	SF	L, 1-3 (17-25, 25-23, 19-25, 16-25)
11/18/2011	vs. Eastern Michigan	QF	W, 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-8, 27-25)
11/19/2010	vs. Toledo	QF	L, 0-3 (26-28, 19-25, 21-25)
11/20/2009	vs. Ohio	QF	L, 1-3 (25-23, 23-25, 19-25, 18-25)
11/17/2009	Akron	FR	W, 3-0 (27-25, 25-19, 25-20)
11/21/2008	vs. Ohio	QF	L, 0-3 (22-25, 22-25, 18-25)
11/18/2008	Eastern Michigan	FR	W, 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-19)
11/13/2007	at Northern Illinois	FR	L, 1-3 (20-30, 30-27, 19-30, 28-30)
11/17/2006	vs. Bowling Green	QF	L, 0-3 (11-30, 26-30, 16-30)
11/14/2006	Buffalo	FR	W, 3-2 (26-30, 30-27, 30-28, 25-30, 15-7)
11/20/2005	vs. No. 21 Ohio	F	L, 0-3 (24-30, 25-30, 28-30)
11/19/2005	vs. Eastern Michigan	SF	W, 3-2 (32-30, 29-31, 11-30, 30-28, 15-7)
11/18/2005	vs. Miami	QF	W, 3-0 (30-27, 30-23, 30-27)
11/20/2004	vs. Marshall	SF	L, 2-3 (30-20, 30-22, 28-30, 26-30, 10-15)
11/19/2004	vs. Northern Illinois	QF	W, 3-2 (30-25, 29-31, 34-36, 30-28, 15-13)
11/22/2003	Ohio	SF	L, 0-3 (21-30, 20-30, 21-30)
11/21/2003	Eastern Michigan	QF	W, 3-0 (30-24, 30-24, 30-27)
11/18/2003	Miami	FR	W, 3-0 (30-21, 30-22, 30-26)
11/30/2002	Akron	F	W, 3-2 (25-30, 30-21, 33-31, 21-30, 15-9)
11/29/2002	Eastern Michigan	SF	W, 3-0 (30-26, 30-17, 30-26)
11/26/2002	Western Michigan	QF	W, 3-0 (31-29, 30-23, 30-28)
11/24/2001	at Northern Illinois	F	L, 0-3 (21-30, 17-30, 24-30)
11/23/2001	vs. Bowling Green	SF	W, 3-2 (28-30, 30-22, 25-30, 37-35, 17-15)
11/20/2001	Eastern Michigan	QF	W, 3-1 (26-30, 30-28, 30-24, 30-24)
11/25/2000	at Western Michigan	F	L, 1-3 (12-15, 15-8, 15-17, 15-5)
11/24/2000	vs. Kent State	SF	W, 3-1 (17-15, 15-8, 15-17, 15-5)
11/21/2000	Akron	QF	W, 3-0 (15-12, 15-6, 15-12)
11/27/1999	Western Michigan	F	W, 3-0 (15-11, 16-14, 15-9)
11/26/1999	Bowling Green	SF	W, 3-0 (15-6, 15-6, 15-7)
11/23/1999	Marshall	QF	W, 3-0 (15-11, 15-7, 15-11)
11/27/1998	vs. Northern Illinois	SF	L, 1-3 (9-15, 11-15, 16-14, 9-15)
11/24/1998	Marshall	QF	W, 3-0 (15-1, 15-13, 15-10)
11/21/1997	at Miami	SF	L, 0-3 (7-15, 8-15, 10-15)
11/18/1997	Bowling Green	QF	W, 3-0 (15-0, 15-9, 15-5)
11/22/1996	vs. Kent State	SF	L, 2-3 (15-6, 5-15, 11-15, 15-6, 12-15)
11/18/1995	at Miami	F	W, 3-2 (8-15, 15-13, 11-15, 15-12, 15-12)
11/17/1995	vs. Akron	SF	W, 3-0 (15-6, 15-12, 17-15)
11/19/1994	Miami	F	W, 3-2 (15-3, 10-15, 7-15, 15-10, 15-9)
11/18/1994	Bowling Green	SF	W, 3-2 (15-7, 7-15, 11-15, 15-8, 16-14)
11/27/1993	vs. Bowling Green	F	W, 3-1 (15-8, 15-12, 12-15, 15-5)
11/26/1993	vs. Toledo	SF	W, 3-0 (15-4, 15-13, 15-10)
11/28/1992	vs. Bowling Green	F	W, 3-2 (14-16, 15-3, 15-10, 13-15, 16-14)
11/27/1992	vs. Miami	SF	W, 3-2 (15-11, 13-15, 9-15, 15-3, 15-9)
11/29/1991	vs. Miami	SF	L, 0-3 (9-15, 10-15, 7-15)
11/12/1982	vs. Central Michigan	SF	L, 1-3 (15-11, 11-15, 13-15, 5-15)
10/18/1980	vs. Miami	SF	L, 0-3 (5-15, 3-15, 10-15)

Ball State's All-Time MAC All-Tournament Selections

Maggie Huber	2022
Marie Plitt	2022, 2021
Natalie Risi	2021 (MVP)
Megan Wielonski	2021
Kia Holder	2019 (MVP)
Kate Avila	2019
Natalie Mitchem	2019
Meg Starling	2018
Kara Bates	2012
Amanda McCormick	2005
Sarah Obras	2005, 2004
Stephanie Keller	2004, 2003
Katie Butts	2002 (MVP), 2001
Megan Hammons	2001, 1998
Susie Meshberger	2000, 1999
Julie Zylka	2000
Emily Sallee	1999 (MVP), 1997
Mindy Stanley	1996, 1995
Wendy Carter	1995 (MVP)
Cassy Herode	1994, 1993 (MVP)
Carin Zielinski	1994 (MVP)
Lisa Hadorn	1993
April Hoeltke	1992 (MVP)
Sharon Knecht	1992
Stephanie Decker	1991