The No. 12 Ball State men’s volleyball team will play host to the National Collegiate Athletic Association reigning champions as well as the runner-up at Worthen Arena Feb. 17 and 18.
No. 8 Loyola University (8-3) will travel to Ball State Feb. 17. Last season, the Ramblers went 28-2 and swept the Cardinals in Chicago en route to their second consecutive national title.
Loyola has been without former left side All-Americans Cody Caldwell and Thomas Jaeschke and have struggled this season.
Coach Joel Walton said for the last few years, the Cardinals have had trouble managing the Ramblers’ serves, which will be an area of focus for the Cardinals.