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Year in review: The biggest stories in Ball State sports from 2021

MUNCIE, Ind. — 2021 is nearly in the books and what a year it's been in Ball State athletics.

From COVID-19 cancelations and postponements to fifth- and sixth-year seniors playing their respective sports, teams hoisting championship trophies, coaches receiving contract extensions, other players and coaches leaving and saying goodbye to legends, here's a look back at the biggest sports stories from Ball State athletics:

Ball State served as host institution for NCAA men's basketball tournament (March)

During an unprecedented NCAA men's basketball tournament — in which every game was held in Indianapolis — Ball State served as a host institution.