One Ball State Day 2025 has ended!
One Ball State Day 2025
Athletics
One Ball State Day 2025 has ended!
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Momentum is on our side.
Support us as we advance.
Go Cardinals!
Your generosity drives our success as we set records, secure championships, and develop leaders and winners.
This is our moment to take action - make your gift today and elevate Ball State Athletics to new heights.
Help us break last year's record and raise over $300,000 - Give today!
Cardinal Excellence Fund
Football
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Women's Volleyball
Men's Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Gymnastics
Soccer
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
Women's Swimming & Diving
Men's Swimming & Diving
Women's Golf
Men's Golf
Cross Country/Track & Field
Field Hockey
Cheerleaders
Code Red Dancers
Women's Athletic Fund
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Cardinals Across the US
#1
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 849 |
| 2 | NJ | 107 |
| 3 | OH | 100 |
Early Bird Challenge
Fund supported from this challenge:
-Sports Link
-Theatre General
-Women's Swim Dive
-TEACH Lab
Brodrick Good, First Student
Bill Jenkins, First Employee
Jeff & Jen Fecher, First Parents
Penny Craig, First Alumni
Completed
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Coach Andy Stoots Soccer Match
Coach Andy Stoots will match all gifts given to Soccer by 9am on One Ball State Day up to $250.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
Morning Leaderboard Challenge
The three areas with the most donors by 10 a.m. will receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Units, Funds, & Programs | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Theatre & Dance | 123 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Indiana Academy | 87 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Ball State Fund | 69 |
| 4 | Soccer | 49 | |
| 5 | Communication Studies | 40 | |
| 6 | Accounting | 39 | |
| 7 | Name a Goose | 34 | |
| 8 | Men's Tennis | 31 | |
| 9 | Scholarships | 30 | |
| 10 | Field Hockey | 30 | |
| 11 | Football | 26 | |
| 12 | School of Music | 21 | |
| 13 | Student Emergency Aid Fund | 20 | |
| 14 | Gymnastics | 20 | |
| 15 | Burris Laboratory School | 19 |
Ended
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Coach Bill Richards Men's Tennis Match
Coach Bill Richards will match every gift given from 9-11am up to $1,500 on One Ball State Day.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
Morning Giveaway Challenge
Men's Swimming and Diving: Jason Revere
Sports Link: Peter Loomis
Ball State University Police Department: Jennifer Triplett
Geography & Meterology: Selma Seeman
Communication Studies: Susan Wilson
Completed
Ball State Employee Challenge
Congrats to Serena Shim with a gift to Educational Psychology!
Completed
Brunch Leaderboard
The five areas that raise the most money from 10 a.m. - Noon will each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | $10,401.75 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Football | $8,045.00 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Men's Tennis | $8,035.00 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | $7,950.00 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | $7,450.00 |
| 6 | Charles W. Brown Planetarium | $5,050.00 | |
| 7 | Ball State Fund | $3,480.08 | |
| 8 | Communication Studies | $3,248.36 | |
| 9 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | $3,205.00 | |
| 10 | Women's Basketball | $2,525.00 | |
| 11 | Alumni Programs | $2,445.00 | |
| 12 | Soccer | $2,420.00 | |
| 13 | Accounting | $2,345.00 | |
| 14 | Burris Laboratory School | $1,875.00 | |
| 15 | Scholarships | $1,850.00 |
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Blom Family Power Hour
The Blom Family will unlock $250 to the Athletics fund with the most number of gifts from 12pm-1pm
| Rank | Prize | Athletic Funds | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | Gymnastics | 19 |
| 2 | Soccer | 18 | |
| 3 | Field Hockey | 13 | |
| 4 | Softball | 8 | |
| 5 | Football | 5 | |
| 6 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | 4 | |
| 7 | Women's Golf | 4 | |
| 8 | Women's Basketball | 4 | |
| 9 | Cross Country/Track & Field | 4 | |
| 10 | Men's Tennis | 3 | |
| 11 | Women's Volleyball | 3 | |
| 12 | Men's Basketball | 3 | |
| 13 | Men's Swimming & Diving | 3 | |
| 14 | Men's Golf | 2 | |
| 15 | Men's Volleyball | 2 |
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5pm Donor Leaderboard
The four units with the most donors by 5 p.m. will each receive $500.
| Rank | Prize | Unit | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Theatre & Dance | 309 |
| 2 | $500 | Indiana Academy | 207 |
| 3 | $500 | Ball State Fund | 136 |
| 4 | $500 | Communication Studies | 126 |
| 5 | Soccer | 124 | |
| 6 | Accounting | 101 | |
| 7 | Football | 86 | |
| 8 | School of Music | 85 | |
| 9 | Field Hockey | 84 | |
| 10 | Gymnastics | 77 | |
| 11 | Men's Tennis | 70 | |
| 12 | Burris Laboratory School | 59 | |
| 13 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | 58 | |
| 14 | Student Emergency Aid Fund | 55 | |
| 15 | Softball | 53 |
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Young Alumni Giving Challenge
When ten young alumni give by Noon, YAC President Giang Petroviak, will donate $200 to the Young Alumni Council Student Leadership Scholarship fund.
Completed
Selfie Challenge
Online Student Support Fund - Carolyn Duncan!
Completed
Women's Sports Leaderboard
The top 2 women's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
| Rank | Prize | Women's Teams | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | 466 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Gymnastics | 252 |
| 3 | Soccer | 204 | |
| 4 | Softball | 70 | |
| 5 | Women's Basketball | 56 | |
| 6 | Cross Country/Track & Field | 54 | |
| 7 | Women's Volleyball | 49 | |
| 8 | Cheerleaders | 40 | |
| 9 | Women's Swimming & Diving | 26 | |
| 10 | Women's Golf | 24 | |
| 11 | Women's Tennis | 22 | |
| 12 | Code Red Dancers | 13 |
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Men's Sports Leaderboard
The top 2 men's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
| Rank | Prize | Men's Teams | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Football | 123 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Men's Tennis | 90 |
| 3 | Men's Golf | 76 | |
| 4 | Baseball | 68 | |
| 5 | Men's Volleyball | 42 | |
| 6 | Men's Basketball | 39 | |
| 7 | Men's Swimming & Diving | 31 |
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Donor Leaderboard
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000.
| Rank | Prize | Unit | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | 465 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | 299 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Communication Studies | 194 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Soccer | 179 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Ball State Fund | 158 |
| 6 | Accounting | 130 | |
| 7 | Field Hockey | 127 | |
| 8 | School of Music | 125 | |
| 9 | Football | 122 | |
| 10 | Gymnastics | 114 | |
| 11 | Honors College | 95 | |
| 12 | Men's Tennis | 89 | |
| 13 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | 86 | |
| 14 | Burris Laboratory School | 81 | |
| 15 | Ball State University Police Department | 80 |
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Social Media Video Challenge
Congrats Study Abroad (Rinker Center) and UPD!
Completed
Evening Donor Leaderboard
The five areas with the most donors between 8-10 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Women of Beneficence (Discovery) | $13,225.00 |
| 2 | $1,000 | David Owsley Museum of Art | $8,730.00 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | $6,598.20 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | $6,330.00 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | $5,500.00 |
| 6 | Indiana Academy | $5,492.00 | |
| 7 | Field Hockey | $2,913.28 | |
| 8 | Sports Link | $2,730.00 | |
| 9 | Gymnastics | $1,975.00 | |
| 10 | CAP's Travel Around the World Fund | $1,945.00 | |
| 11 | Nutrition & Health Science | $1,560.00 | |
| 12 | Communication Studies | $1,535.00 | |
| 13 | Ball State Fund | $1,465.00 | |
| 14 | Accounting | $1,410.00 | |
| 15 | Men's Basketball | $1,400.00 |
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Jenny and Kevin Smith Volleyball Challenge
Donors Jenny and Kevin Smith will match gifts to the Women's Volleyball program up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
Athletics Early Bird Match
Congrats to Women's Swimming & Diving!
Completed
Athletics Momentum Match
Dr. Lauren Rhodes will match $250 for the athletics fund with the greatest year-over-year percentage increase in total amount raised.
| Rank | Prize | Athletic Funds | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | Men's Basketball | +207.29% |
$15,930.00
goal: $5,184.00
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| 2 | Gymnastics | +146.25% |
$14,760.25
goal: $5,994.00
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| 3 | Baseball | +144.67% |
$25,869.04
goal: $10,573.00
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| 4 | Cross Country/Track & Field | +128.71% |
$8,000.25
goal: $3,498.00
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| 5 | Men's Tennis | +61.49% |
$22,270.00
goal: $13,790.00
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| 6 | Men's Golf | +59.60% |
$64,742.00
goal: $40,564.00
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| 7 | Cheerleaders | +56.99% |
$3,625.00
goal: $2,309.00
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| 8 | Soccer | +52.49% |
$9,249.98
goal: $6,066.00
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| 9 | Women's Basketball | +45.83% |
$11,805.00
goal: $8,095.00
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| 10 | Softball | +45.30% |
$6,915.00
goal: $4,759.00
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| 11 | Women's Tennis | +39.77% |
$4,165.00
goal: $2,980.00
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| 12 | Code Red Dancers | +39.06% |
$2,030.25
goal: $1,460.00
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| 13 | Women's Golf | +38.13% |
$7,810.00
goal: $5,654.00
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| 14 | Men's Swimming & Diving | +37.06% |
$6,350.00
goal: $4,633.00
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| 15 | Field Hockey | +33.52% |
$14,315.14
goal: $10,721.00
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Coach Joanna Saleem Gymnastics Match
Coach Joanna Saleem will match gifts up to $1,000 to the Gymnastics program.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Athletic Director Cardinal Excellence Fund Challenge
Once the Cardinal Excellence Fund reaches $40,000 in gifts, a $10,000 gift from Jeff and April Mitchell will be unlocked to support student-athletes.
$40,000 / $40,000 Raised
Completed
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Coach Donan Cruz's Men's Volleyball Match.
Coach Donan Cruz will match the first $500 given on One Ball State Day to support men's volleyball.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach Kelli Phillips Women's Volleyball Match
Coach Kelli Phillips will match gifts up to $500 for Women's Volleyball
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach Caitlin Walsh's Field Hockey Match
Coach Caitlin Walsh will match gifts up to $500 for the Field Hockey program.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach Adrian Wheatley Cross Country/Track & Field Match
Coach Adrian Wheatley will match gifts made to the Cross Country/Track & Field team up to $250
$250 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach Cameron Andry Women's Golf Challenge
Coach Cameron Andry will match gifts made to the Women's Golf team up to $250
$250 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach Sachin Kirtane Women's Tennis Match
Coach Sachin Kirtane will match gifts up to $250 for the Women's Tennis program.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
Coach Mike Fleck Men's Golf Challenge
When Men's Golf hits 25 gifts on One Ball State Day it unlocks $500 from Coach Mike Fleck.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
2
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Coach J Agnew Women's Swimming and Diving Match
Coach J Agnew will match gifts made to the Women's Swimming and Diving team up to $250
$250 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach J Agnew Men's Swimming and Diving Match
Coach J Agnew will match gifts made to the Men's Swimming and Diving team up to $250.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
Coach Uremovich Football Challenge
The first 100 gifts given to Ball State Football program will unlock a gift of $5,000 from Coach U.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
Gymnastics Challenge
When Gymnastics receive 75 gifts it will unlock a $500 donation from an anonymous donor.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
Tim Bantz Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's basketball gets 40 donations, it unlocks a $1,000 gift from Tim Bantz.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
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Baseball Match
An anonymous donor will match gifts to baseball up to $15,000.
$15,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Coach Maloney Baseball Match
Coach Rich Maloney will match donations to Baseball, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Softball Challenge
50 gifts to Softball unlocks $250 from Coach Helen Pena.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Mike Smith Softball Challenge
When the Softball program receives 60 gifts, a $10,000 gift from graduate Mike Smith will be unlocked.
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
Marilyn Buck Softball Challenge
When Softball raises $1,000, a $5,000 gift from Marilyn Buck will be unlocked!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
Scheumann Sisters Challenge for Cheer
When 20 gifts are made to Cheer, $2,500 will be unlocked from the Scheumann Sisters.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
Tara Merkel Cheerleading Challenge
When BSU Cheer reaches $1,000 in donations, Tara Merkel will contribute an additional $1,000!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
Hillenberg Family Cardinal Excellence Challenge
The Hillenberg Family will unlock $250 for the Cardinal Excellence Fund when Athletics reaches $250,000.
$250,000 / $250,000 Raised
Completed
Anne LaRue's Cardinal Excellence Fund Challenge
When the Cardinal Excellence Fund receives 50 gifts, it unlocks a $1,000 gift from Anne LaRue.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st or April 2nd for a chance to designate $500 to your favorite Ball State area! Must use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
Completed
Graduates of the Last Decade Challenge
In honor of 10 years of the Young Alumni Council, 250 gifts from graduates of the last decade to any University Fund unlocks a $250 donation from the Young Alumni council to the Student Leadership fund.
Completed
Foundation Employee Giving Challenge
100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby towards Cardinal Kitchen.
Completed
