Ball State Receives At-Large Bid to NIVC

2018 NIVC Bracket

MUNCIE, Ind. - - It's time to get excited Ball State women's volleyball fans, as the Cardinals have accepted an at-large bid into the 2018 National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC).

Ball State (22-9) opens competition in the 32-team event Thursday with a 5:30 p.m. match versus Valparaiso (25-10) at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio. The winner will advance to battle either Northern Kentucky (21-9) or pod host Miami (OH) (22-8) Friday at 7 p.m. with a trip to the round of eight on the line.

"We could not be more excited to compete in the NIVC," head coach Kelli Miller said. "This is a great group of women who love to compete together and are looking forward to extending…