BALL STATE CARDINALS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Ball State's women's basketball program, representing Muncie's 20,440-student campus established in 1918, has emerged as a Mid-American Conference powerhouse under coach Brady Sallee. The Cardinals boast a 21-5 overall record this season, anchored by conference dominance with a perfect 10-0 mark in MAC play that positions them atop the conference standings. Worthen Arena hosts a team averaging 79.0 points per game while holding opponents to just 65.8, demonstrating the defensive discipline Sallee has instilled in his 13-player roster.
Road performance has been equally impressive, with Ball State posting an 11-3 away record that complements their 10-2 home dominance. This balance across venues underscores the consistency required to maintain an undefeated conference record deep into the season. The Cardinals' 14-point scoring margin reflects both offensive efficiency and suffocating defense, metrics rarely seen in sustained championship-level play.
Sallee's program has built this success through a structured approach—the thin 13-player roster demands high availability and trust in each contributor. Ball State's trajectory from the Mid-American Conference basement just seasons prior to this 21-5 performance represents the kind of rapid ascent that typically precedes NCAA tournament consideration, with the undefeated conference record serving as concrete evidence of championship-caliber basketball.
KEY FACTS
| School | Ball State University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Muncie, Indiana |
| Venue | Worthen Arena |
| Head Coach | Brady Sallee |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Ashlynn Brooke | G |
| 9 | Alba Caballero | F |
| 10 | Giorgia Gorini | G |
| 25 | Grace Kingery | G |
| 77 | Laura Martinez | G |
| 3 | Karsyn Norman | G |
| 23 | Zuri Ransom | G |
| 5 | Violeta Rojas | G |
| 35 | Bree Salenbien | G |
| 24 | Aniss Tagayi | F |
| 22 | Tessa Towers | C |
| 2 | Zhen Verburgt | F |
| 21 | Brooke Winchester | F |
SEASON RECORD
26-7
Overall
13-3
Home
13-4
Away
13-1
Conference
78.7 PPG / 66.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 68-66 |
| Nov 9 | IU Indianapolis Jaguars | W 81-72 |
| Nov 12 | Northern Kentucky Norse | W 95-64 |
| Nov 15 | Memphis Tigers | W 83-59 |
| Nov 20 | Cincinnati Bearcats | W 83-63 |
| Nov 24 | UIC Flames | L 64-66 |
| Nov 28 | Pittsburgh Panthers | W 55-41 |
| Nov 29 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | W 70-38 |
| Dec 3 | Oakland City Mighty Oaks | W 119-34 |
| Dec 7 | Davidson Wildcats | L 65-87 |
| Dec 11 | Louisville Cardinals | L 62-93 |
| Dec 14 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | L 59-78 |
| Dec 20 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 78-74 |
| Dec 31 | Akron Zips | W 102-73 |
| Jan 3 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 74-56 |
| Jan 7 | Toledo Rockets | W 72-68 |
| Jan 14 | Buffalo Bulls | W 103-61 |
| Jan 17 | Western Michigan Broncos | W 78-57 |
| Jan 21 | Massachusetts Minutewomen | W 78-60 |
| Jan 24 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 52-72 |
| Jan 28 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 76-70 |
| Feb 1 | Kent State Golden Flashes | W 101-91 |
| Feb 4 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 83-48 |
| Feb 7 | Troy Trojans | W 87-86 |
| Feb 10 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 83-68 |
| Feb 14 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 82-67 |
| Feb 18 | Buffalo Bulls | W 88-55 |
| Feb 21 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 64-68 |
| Feb 25 | Akron Zips | W 88-55 |
| Feb 28 | Ohio Bobcats | W 86-85 |
| Mar 7 | Toledo Rockets | W 78-71 |
| Mar 11 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 75-63 |
| Mar 13 | Toledo Rockets | L 65-69 |
OTHER SPORTS AT BALL STATE
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Bowling Green State Falcons
- Central Michigan Chippewas
- Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Kent State Golden Flashes
- Miami University (Ohio) Miami University (Ohio)
- Northern Illinois Huskies
- Ohio Bobcats
- University at Buffalo, the State University of New York University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
- Akron Zips
- Massachusetts Minutemen
- Toledo Rockets
- Western Michigan Broncos
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Indiana Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Ball State Women's Basketball compete in?
- Ball State Cardinals Women's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Ball State play women's basketball home games?
- Ball State Women's Basketball plays home games at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN.
- Who is the head coach of Ball State Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Ball State Cardinals Women's Basketball is Brady Sallee.
- When was Ball State Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Ball State Women's Basketball is not currently available.