MUNCIE, Ind. – Kent State (18-14, 4-4 MAC) took the first game of the series over Ball State, 5-2, on Friday afternoon behind contributions from the entire lineup. Carlee Selle had the big blow of the game with a two-run home run in the fourth. Pitcher Madi Huck kept the Cardinals' bats off balance and pitched her way to a complete game win. The Cardinals (24-11, 6-2 MAC), who are second in the MAC West, won the second game of the doubleheader 15-7 in six innings.
"A split in Muncie is a good day.