Lebanon, Ill. – The Ball State men's volleyball team appeared to be headed for an easy win after a dominant win in set one, but McKendree came storming back to take a 2-1 lead and force the Cardinals to win the match in five sets Thursday night.
The win gave Ball State a 15-13 record overall and improved its conference record to 6-7. The Cardinals also stayed alive in the hunt to secure a first-round matchup in the upcoming MIVA Tournament.
BSU totaled 53 kills on a .191 hitting percentage while holding McKendree to 47 kills on a .