MILWAUKEE, Wis. — On Sunday, before it headed to Milwaukee where it saw its season come to an end in a sweep (25-20, 25-17, 25-17) to No. 16 Marquette, Ball State had already cemented one of the best runs in program history.
It was then when the entire women's volleyball team was gathered around a TV as they watched the NCAA selection show. Once they heard their name called as an at-large bid, solidifying the third NCAA Tournament appearance in four years, the group of players and coaches screamed. Some had their hands on their head in disbelief, others simply jumped for joy.