The Ball State women's volleyball team has some extra incentive to pick up its first win on Wednesday.
Ball State Athletics will host a retirement celebration for former coach Steve Shondell prior to the team's first home match against IUPUI. The reception will take place in the Worthen Arena Alumni Room, with refreshments beginning at 5 p.m. and a brief ceremony at 5:30.
Shondell retired after a 15-17 (8-8 Mid-American Conference) record in his final season on the sideline. During his six years at the school, Shondell led the Cardinals to a 119-68 (64-32 MAC) record, two MAC regular season titles and an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament in 2011.