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Ball State men's volleyball clinches MIVA title with sweep of Loyola
No. 7 Ball State defeats No. 9 Loyola Chicago in top-10 matchup to win conference regular season championship.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:50am
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Ball State's decisive victory over Loyola Chicago showcases the team's prowess and their determination to win the MIVA conference title.Muncie TodayThe Ball State men's volleyball team swept Loyola Chicago in a top-10 matchup, clinching the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) regular season title. The No. 7 Cardinals defeated the No. 9 Ramblers in straight sets to secure the conference championship.
Why it matters
Ball State's victory over Loyola, a fellow top-10 team, solidifies their position as one of the top men's volleyball programs in the country. Winning the MIVA regular season title is a significant accomplishment that will boost the Cardinals' chances of earning a high seed in the NCAA tournament.
The details
In the top-10 matchup, Ball State dominated Loyola Chicago, winning the match in straight sets. The Cardinals' strong performance across all facets of the game allowed them to cruise to the victory and clinch the MIVA regular season championship.
- The match took place on April 12, 2026.
The players
Ball State men's volleyball team
The Ball State Cardinals are the men's volleyball team representing Ball State University, a public research university located in Muncie, Indiana.
Loyola Chicago
Loyola Chicago is the men's volleyball team representing Loyola University Chicago, a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois.
What’s next
The Cardinals will now turn their attention to the MIVA tournament, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship.
The takeaway
Ball State's dominant performance against a fellow top-10 opponent demonstrates the strength of their men's volleyball program and their ability to compete at the highest level. The MIVA regular season title is a significant achievement that will boost their chances of making a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
