Ball State Women's Basketball Secures No. 2 Seed for MAC Tournament

The Cardinals defeated Toledo 78-71 in the regular season finale.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Ball State women's basketball team defeated arch-rival Toledo 78-71 on Saturday, securing the No. 2 seed for the upcoming Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament.

Why it matters

This win caps off a strong regular season for Ball State, who will now enter the MAC Tournament as one of the top contenders for the conference title. The Cardinals have had a successful season and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason.

The details

Ball State's victory over Toledo was led by a balanced scoring attack, with multiple players contributing to the win. The Cardinals were able to pull away in the second half to secure the 78-71 victory over their conference rivals.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Ball State Women's Basketball Team

The Ball State women's basketball team is a Division I program that competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Toledo Women's Basketball Team

The Toledo women's basketball team is a Division I program that also competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

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What’s next

The Ball State women's basketball team will now focus on the upcoming MAC Tournament, where they will look to secure the conference championship and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Ball State's regular season-ending victory over Toledo demonstrates the team's strength and sets them up as a top contender in the upcoming MAC Tournament. The Cardinals have had a successful season and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason.