Current Programs & Conferences
2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.
| Program | Current Affiliation | Sources & References |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Basketball · Division I | Mid-American Conference | Sources & References |
| Women’s Basketball · Division I | Mid-American Conference | Sources & References |
Beyond the Ballot
Meet Ball State University
Ball State University opened in 1918 as the eastern division of Indiana State Normal School. Its Muncie campus grew from property donated to the state by the Ball brothers, and the institution became a university in 1965.
- Location
- Muncie, Indiana
- University Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1918
- Enrollment
- 21,818Fall 2025 · CDS headcount, including non-degree students
- Nickname
- Ball State Cardinals
Men’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Women’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Available AP Poll Analysis
These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.
- Men’s Basketball · 2025–26 Final Poll Analysis
Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
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Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
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