Single-game tickets for the Ball State men’s basketball team’s 14 home games at Worthen Arena are now available. You can grab them online here or contact the ticket office at (888) BSU-TICKET or via email at bsutickets@bsu.edu.
The season kicks off on Monday, November 3, with a matchup against Louisiana as part of the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge. Fans can look forward to exciting games, including a showdown with South Dakota State on December 9. Plus, they’ll face Miami for their Mid-American Conference opener on December 20.
Ball State’s roster has seen some changes this year. The team welcomed several new transfers: Elmore James IV (Ohio), Davion Hill (Northwest Florida State), and Juwan Maxey (Youngstown State), among others. Returning players like Joey Hart, Mason Jones, and Zane Doughty will provide valuable experience. The addition of true freshmen, such as Preston Copeland and Alex Farley, brings fresh talent to the lineup.
Recent statistics indicate a positive trend in attendance at college basketball games. According to the NCAA, attendance at men’s basketball games rose to over 18 million last season, reflecting a growing interest in the sport. This uptick can be attributed to fan engagement and social media, where many teams are building stronger connections with their supporters.
The excitement builds as fans prepare for the season. Here’s the full home schedule:
- Nov. 3: vs. Louisiana – 7 p.m.
- Nov. 7: vs. Mansfield – 7 p.m.
- Nov. 15: vs. Little Rock – TBA
- Dec. 9: vs. South Dakota State – 7 p.m.
- Dec. 20: vs. Miami – 2 p.m.
- Dec. 29: vs. Earlham – 7 p.m.
- Jan. 6: vs. EMU – 7 p.m.
- Jan. 17: vs. Ohio – 2 p.m.
- Jan. 24: vs. NIU – 2 p.m.
- Feb. 11: vs. Buffalo – 7 p.m.
- Feb. 14: vs. Kent State – 2 p.m.
- Feb. 21: vs. Akron – 2 p.m.
- Feb. 24: vs. UMass – 7 p.m.
- March 6: vs. CMU – 7 p.m.
With many thrilling games ahead, this season promises to be memorable for Ball State fans. For up-to-date information, you can check NCAA, a reliable resource for college sports news.