Randy Davis News

Purdue's last visit to Conseco Fieldhouse ended with it winning the program's first-ever Big Ten tournament title.

Ball State twice led by seven points, but Tennessee Tech rallied to cut its deficit to three at halftime, 33-30. Tennessee Tech guard Kevin Murphy drained an apparent tying 3-pointer, but the basket was ruled after time expired.

Ask different people and you get slightly different answers about what the Indiana State men's basketball team has been doing in its nine-day layoff since its last game.

Botched layups, bricked free throws and self-induced turnovers proved to be a recurring theme Saturday when Ball State lost 60-58 to UC Davis.

No smile, no cordial handshakes. Ball State basketball coach Billy Taylor walked out of the Liacouras Center locker room Tuesday night for his post-game interview visibly frustrated by a 20-point loss to Temple.

Consistency breeds success, or so the old adage says. If so, then Ball State freshman guard Jauwan Scaife is destined to leave a lasting imprint on the program.

Jarrod Jones scored 19 points and Jauwan Scaife added 12 as Ball State defeated SIU-Edwardsville 57-47 on Saturday.

Six Ball State players scored in double figures, led by Jarrod Jones who had 19 points, and the Cardinals defeated Valparaiso 88-78 Friday in the season opener for both teams.

News Tribune Nisqually 1A/2B picks for 2009 1. Orting 2. Cascade Christian 3. Vashon 4. Port Townsend 5. Charles Wright 6. Life Christian 7. Cedar Park Christian 8. Chimacum BEST OFFENSIVE PLAYER After tossing 22 touchdown passes last year, Orting's Nick Wilkins is poised to increase that total this season.

THE GOOD NEWS: Ball State 's players have bought into the teachings of coach Billy Taylor in a short time.

THE GOOD NEWS: Ball State 's players have bought into the teachings of coach Billy Taylor in a short time.

THE GOOD NEWS: Ball State 's players have bought into the teachings of coach Billy Taylor in a short time.

THE GOOD NEWS: Ball State 's players have bought into the teachings of coach Billy Taylor in a short time.

THE GOOD NEWS: Ball State 's players have bought into the teachings of coach Billy Taylor in a short time.

Fall classes at Ball State start in 18 days and the men's basketball program already suffered an academic casualty.