BALL STATE CARDINALS MEN'S BASKETBALL

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Muncie, Indiana hosts a Mid-American Conference program struggling through a challenging campaign under Michael Lewis's direction at Ball State University. The Cardinals have posted an 8-18 overall record while averaging 66.0 points per game—well below their opponents' 70.0 PPG average—highlighting a significant offensive and defensive disparity. At Worthen Arena, the home environment provides some relief: Ball State has managed a 6-7 home record versus a troubling 2-11 mark on the road, suggesting the team performs markedly better in familiar surroundings. The 15-player roster works within a university of 20,440 students, giving the program a mid-sized institutional base in the MAC's competitive landscape.

Conference play has proven particularly difficult, with the Cardinals sitting at 3-6 in MAC competition, a record reflecting their broader struggles this season. Founded in 1918, Ball State's basketball program operates in a winter conference that demands consistent execution and depth—elements the current squad continues to develop. Lewis inherited a program needing stabilization, as the scoring deficit and away-game losses suggest work remains across multiple areas before the Cardinals can establish sustainable competitiveness within the mid-major conference structure.

KEY FACTS

ROSTER (2025-26)

SEASON RECORD

67.5 PPG / 69.5 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

ANALYTICS

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