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$ 1,426,040 raised 7,410 gifts
Athletics has raised $ 470,151 from 2,521 gifts!


Advancing Ball State Together
Excellence in competition. 

Leadership in the classroom. 

Service in our community.

 

   


Ball State Athletics is experiencing one of the most successful stretches in department history, marked by conference championships, record academic achievement, and meaningful service across our community.


Our success reflects the leadership of our coaches and administration, the dedication and talent of our student-athletes, and the unwavering support of our alumni, fans, and friends.


On One Ball State Day, your support ensures we sustain this momentum and advance Ball State Athletics with purpose.


  




Last year, we set a record by raising over $380,000 for Ball State Athletics! Help us set a new record this year. 


GO CARDINALS!


Cardinal Excellence Fund Student Athlete Success Fund Women's Athletic Fund Football Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Baseball Cross Country/Track & Field Field Hockey Gymnastics Men's Golf Women's Golf Soccer Softball Men's Swimming & Diving Women's Swimming & Diving Men's Tennis Women's Tennis Men's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Cheerleaders Code Red Dancers Athletic Training
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Cardinals Across the US
Rank State Gifts
1 IN 1041
2 IL 193
3 OH 159
Leaderboard
Morning Leaderboard
The four departments/units/teams with the most donors by 10 a.m. receives $3,000, $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Department/Unit/Team Donors
1 $3,000 Theatre & Dance 131
2 $2,000 Indiana Academy 86
3 $1,000 Field Hockey 70
4 $500 Communication Studies 56
5 Football 48
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Leaderboard
Who is giving?
Which part of the Ball State family is making the biggest impact on One Ball State Day?
What is your affiliation to Ball State University
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alumni 2,210
2 Friend 911
3 Employee 828
4 Parent 712
5 Student 441
6 Young Alumni (2016-2026) 242
7 Indiana Academy Alum 112
8 Emeritus/Retired 71
9 Burris Alum 15
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Success!
The First 5 Non Academic Challenge
The first 5 non-academic department/area/program/team to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds
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Success!
Student Donor Challenge
5 randomly selected student donors will receive $250 to designate to the fund of their choice.
Completed
Success!
The First Four Challenge
The first student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.
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Success!
First 5 Academic Departments
The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
Completed
Success!
First International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift from abroad on One Ball State Day will get $500 in challenge funds designated to the fund their gift went to.
Completed
Leaderboard
10AM—Noon Leaderboard
The five units/areas/teams that raise the most money from 10 a.m. — Noon each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Unit/Area/Department Raised
1 $1,000 Men's Golf $16,157.00
2 $1,000 Gymnastics $5,392.34
3 $1,000 Field Hockey $5,165.00
4 $1,000 Theatre & Dance $4,556.64
5 $1,000 Indiana Academy $4,537.08
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Leaderboard
Afternoon Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors between 3-5 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 59
2 $1,000 Field Hockey 59
3 $1,000 Indiana Academy 53
4 $1,000 Communication Studies 38
5 $1,000 Soccer 36
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Leaderboard
Most Donors - Unit Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 517
2 $1,000 Indiana Academy 310
3 $1,000 Field Hockey 232
4 $1,000 Gymnastics 190
5 $1,000 Communication Studies 183
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Leaderboard
Women's Sports Gift Leaderboard
The top 2 women's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 Field Hockey 557
2 $1,000 Gymnastics 514
3 Soccer 140
4 Cross Country/Track & Field 97
5 Women's Volleyball 75
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Leaderboard
Men's Sports Gift Leaderboard
The top 2 men's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 Football 147
2 $1,000 Men's Tennis 115
3 Men's Volleyball 96
4 Men's Golf 87
5 Baseball 76
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Leaderboard
Women's Athletic Program Leaderboard
The Women's Athletic program with the most dollars raised on OBSD unlocks a $250 gift from Emma Kumar.
Rank Prize Women's Athletic Program Raised
1 $250 Gymnastics $21,583.68
2 Women's Volleyball $20,552.30
3 Field Hockey $17,988.84
4 Soccer $15,005.00
5 Women's Basketball $12,530.26
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Success!
Ball State Employee Social Media Challenge
Faculty and staff social media challenge! Share a photo of your 'Because of Ball State' postcard to share how Ball State has shaped who you are today—or what you and your area have been able to accomplish because of Ball State. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState and #BecauseOfBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area.
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Social Media Video Share Challenge
Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram Stories, or TikTok using #OneBallState for a chance to earn extra challenge dollars. Two participants will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️
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LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st for a chance to designate $1,000 to your favorite Ball State area! Use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red. Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $5,000 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs.
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Because of Ball State Video Challenge
Share your “Because of Ball State” video with #OneBallState for a chance to win $1,000 in challenge dollars to support the area of your choice. We’ll select three winners!
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$12,000
Jeff Mitchell CEF Challenge
50 gifts given to the Cardinal Excellence Fund unlocks $12,000 from Jeff and April Mitchell.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Jason Harrington CEF Match
Jason Harrington will match gifts to the Cardinal Excellence Fund up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Ken and Peggy Briner CEF Match
Ken and Peggy Briner will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 for gifts to the Cardinal Excellence Fund.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,500
Ryan and Nicole Vaughn Cardinal Excellence Fund Challenge
Director of Development for Athletics Ryan and Nicole Vaughn will donate $1,500 after the 9th gift of $1,500 or more to the Cardinal Excellence Fund.
9 / 9 Gifts
Completed
$250
Hillenberg Family CEF Challenge
The Hillenberg Family will unlock a $250 gift for the Cardinal Excellence Fund when Athletics reaches $300,000 in total raised.
$300,000 / $300,000 Raised
Completed
Leaderboard
Rhodes Family Athletics Leaderboard
The athletics fund with the greatest year over year percentage increase in gifts will unlock a $250 gift from the Rhodes Family.
Rank Prize Athletic Fund % +/- Goal
1 $250 Code Red Dancers +353.85% 59
goal: 13
2 Women's Athletic Fund +287.50% 31
goal: 8
3 Men's Volleyball +128.57% 96
goal: 42
4 Gymnastics +103.97% 514
goal: 252
5 Men's Swimming & Diving +96.77% 61
goal: 31
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Student Athlete Success Fund Challenge
Dr. Lindsey Blom will match all gifts given to the Student Athlete Success fund up to $250.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Coach U Football Challenge
75 gifts to Football will unlock $5,000 from Coach U.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$500
Football Challenge
100 donors to Football will unlock a $500 gift from an anonymous donor.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Coach Capko Men's Basketball Challenge
25 gifts to Men's Basketball unlocks $1,000 from new Head Coach Chris Capko.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Coach Sallee Women's Basketball Challenge
Coach Sallee will match gifts to Women's Basketball up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Timothy Bantz Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's Basketball raises $10,000 it unlocks a $1,000 gift from Timothy Bantz.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Tyrone Shelton Women's Basketball Challenge
Tyrone Shelton will match the first $500 given to Women's Basketball.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$300
Coach Iandolo MVB Challenge
60 gifts to Men's Volleyball unlocks a $300 match form Coach Milke Iandolo.
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
$500
David Gelios Men's Volleyball Challenge
If 25 donors each give $100 or more to Men's Volleyball, it will unlock a $500 gift from David Gelios.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Coach Saleem Gymnastics Challenge
Coach Joanna Saleem will match gifts to Gymnastics up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Wilson Family Gymnastics Match
Ragan and Scott Wilson will match all gifts to the Gymnastics team up to $250 between 9pm and 11:59pm.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$750
Gymnastics Unlocking Challenge
75 donors to Gymnastics will unlock $750.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Coach Maloney Baseball Challenge
100 gifts to Baseball will unlock $1,000 from Coach Rich Maloney.
Completed
2
Match
Baseball 15k Match
A generous donor will match gifts to Baseball up to $15,000.
Completed
$10,000
Baseball 10k Challenge
65 gifts to Baseball unlocks $10,000 from a generous donor.
65 / 65 Gifts
Completed
$500
Tyrone Shelton Baseball Challenge
Once Baseball reaches 50 donors it will unlock a $500 gift from Tyrone Shelton.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$250
Coach Stoots Soccer Challenge
100 gifts to Soccer unlocks a $250 gift from Coach Stoots.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Coach Walsh-Johnson Field Hockey Match
Coach Caitlin Walsh-Johnson will match gifts up to $500 for the Field Hockey program.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach Andry Women's Golf Match
Coach Cameron Andry will match gifts to Women's Golf up to $250.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$250
Coach Pena Softball Challenge
60 gifts to Softball will unlock $250 from Coach Helen Pena.
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Marilyn Buck Softball Challenge
$1,000 in gifts to Softball will unlock $5,000.
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Coach Wheatley Track & Field/Cross Country Match
Coach Adrian Wheatley will match gifts made to the Women's Cross Country/Track & Field team up to $250.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$15,457
Mike Smith Women's Track & Field and Cross Country Challenge
75 gifts to Women's Track & Field and Cross Country will unlock $15,457 from Mike Smith.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$500
Tyrone Shelton Men's Golf Challenge
Once Men's Golf reaches 50 gifts it will unlock a $500 gift from Tyrone Shelton.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Coach Phillips WVB Match
Coach Phillips will match gifts up to $500 for Women's Volleyball.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Women's Volleyball Challenge
Once Women's Volleyball reaches 40 gifts, it will unlock a $1,000 gift.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$500
50 gifts to Women's Volleyball unlocks $500.
Jenny and Kevin Smith Women's Volleyball Challenge
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Coach Orlando Tennis Challenge
100 gifts to Men's Tennis unlocks $1,000 from Coach Gene Orlando.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Bill Richard's Men's Tennis Challenge
5 gifts of $1,000 or more will unlock a $2,000 gift from Bill Richards.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Coach Kirtane's Women's Tennis Match
Coach Sachin Kirtane will match gifts up to $250 for the Women's Tennis program.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$250
J Agnew Women's Swim & Dive Challenge
35 gifts to Women's Swimming & Diving unlocks $250 from Coach J Agnew.
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$250
J Agnew Men's Swim & Dive Challenge
35 gifts to Men's Swimming & Diving unlocks $250 from Coach J Agnew.
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$250
Women's Tennis Challenge
Matt Brown will donate $250 when Women's Tennis reaches $2,500 raised.
$2,500 / $2,500 Raised
Completed
$2,500
Scheumann Sisters Cheer Challenge
When 20 gifts are made to Cheer, $2,500 will be unlocked from the Scheumann Sisters.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Tara Merkel BSU Cheerleaders Challenge
When BSU cheer raises $1,000, it will unlock a $1,000 gift from Tara Merkel.
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
$500
Tyrone Shelton BSU Cheerleaders Challenge
Once BSU Cheerleading reaches 50 gifts it will unlock a $500 gift from Tyrone Shelton.
Completed
Success!
Charlene Alexander Chief Strategy Office Challenge
Dr. Charlene Alexander, Chief Strategy Officer, will give $600 to the Chief Strategy Office Unit that generates $600 in gifts on One Ball State Day.
Completed
Success!
Registrar Staff Challenge
April Hay, University Registrar, will match up to $250 of her staff’s donations during OBSD.
Completed
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