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Ball State Captures 16th MIVA Title, Earns NCAA Spot

4/26/2026

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Ball State men’s volleyball won the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) championship.
The Cardinals defeated Loyola Chicago 25-22, 25-20, 25-20 on April 25, 2026.
The victory secured a berth in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
It gave Ball State its 16th MIVA title and its first NCAA appearance since 2022.
Worthen Arena’s unavailability moves the regional to Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville, where Ball State could earn a bye into the final on May 2.

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Ball State men’s volleyball won the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) championship.
The Cardinals defeated Loyola Chicago 25-22, 25-20, 25-20 on April 25, 2026.
The victory secured a berth in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
It gave Ball State its 16th MIVA title and its first NCAA appearance since 2022.
Worthen Arena’s unavailability moves the regional to Riverview Health Arena in Noblesville, where Ball State could earn a bye into the final on May 2.