The Ball State men’s basketball team, under the leadership of head coach Michael Lewis, has recently unveiled their 2024-25 regular season schedule. The schedule is packed with exciting matchups and opportunities for the team to showcase their skills on the court.
The season kicks off with a game against Georgia State in Atlanta on November 4th as part of the MAC-SBC Challenge. This game will set the tone for the rest of the season and give fans a glimpse of what to expect from the Cardinals. Following this, the team will face Dayton on November 13th in another challenging road game.
The Cardinals will then return home to Worthen Arena for their home opener against Franklin College on November 8th. This will be a great opportunity for fans to show their support for the team and cheer them on as they start their home campaign. The team will also host Indiana State on November 16th and Detroit Mercy on November 20th, providing fans with more exciting matchups to look forward to.
One of the highlights of the schedule is the Gulf Coast Showcase near Fort Myers, Florida, where the team will play three games leading up to Thanksgiving. This tournament will test the team against tough competition and give them valuable experience early in the season.
As the season progresses, the Cardinals will face off against a variety of opponents both at home and on the road. Key matchups include games against SIUE and Bellarmine in December, as well as Evansville and Anderson to close out the calendar year. The team will also have a final nonconference game against a Sun Belt Conference team on February 8th as part of the MAC-SBC Challenge.
In addition to the nonconference games, the Cardinals will also compete in the Mid-American Conference portion of their schedule. This will include single plays at home against Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, as well as road games at Kent State and Ohio. The team will also have home and away games against the remaining seven MAC schools, providing plenty of opportunities to compete against conference rivals.
Overall, the schedule features a mix of home, road, and neutral site games, giving fans the chance to see the team in action in a variety of settings. With a total of 15 home games, 13 road games, and 3 neutral site games, there will be plenty of opportunities for fans to support the team throughout the season.
As game times and television assignments are announced, fans can stay updated on the schedule and make plans to attend games or tune in to watch the Cardinals compete. With a diverse mix of opponents and locations, the 2024-25 season promises to be an exciting one for Ball State men’s basketball fans.