9–12 MAC. Won 6 straight
Last win: beat Buffalo 15–7 on Sat, May 2
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When did Ball State softball last win?
Ball State last won on Saturday, May 2, 2026, beating Buffalo Bulls 15–7 on the road. That was 170 days ago.
Ball State last lost on Saturday, April 18, 2026, falling to Miami 9–1. That was 184 days ago.
Ball State is 23–25 (9–12 MAC) and 7th in the MAC. The full schedule, every result and each game's box score are below.
The longer waits
4,175days since its last NCAA Tournament winLast NCAA Tournament win: South Bend Regional, May 15, 2015, against Notre Dame
Noneconference tournament titles in this windowCounting conference tournament finals since the 2022 season.
NoneNCAA titles since 1982Counting every NCAA champion since the first tournament in 1982.
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Ball State Cardinals schedule and results Week Date Opponent Result 1 Fri, Feb 6 
L 3–5 1 Sat, Feb 7 
W 10–0 1 Sat, Feb 7 
L 7–8 1 Sun, Feb 8 
L 0–4 1 Sun, Feb 8 W 12–2 2 Fri, Feb 13 
W 9–5 2 Fri, Feb 13 
W 6–2 2 Sat, Feb 14 
L 1–4 2 Sun, Feb 15 
No result posted 4 Fri, Feb 27 
W 2–1 4 Fri, Feb 27 
W 7–6 4 Sat, Feb 28 W 12–4 4 Sat, Feb 28 
L 4–6 4 Sun, Mar 1 L 2–4 5 Fri, Mar 6 
W 15–1 5 Fri, Mar 6 
W 7–5 5 Sat, Mar 7 L 1–8 5 Sun, Mar 8 W 7–1 5 Sun, Mar 8 W 3–1 6 Fri, Mar 13 
L 6–18 6 Sat, Mar 14 L 3–5 6 Sat, Mar 14 L 0–1 7 Tue, Mar 17 
No result posted 7 Fri, Mar 20 
L 5–6 7 Sat, Mar 21 L 3–4 7 Sat, Mar 21 W 7–1 8 Tue, Mar 24 
L 6–7 8 Fri, Mar 27 
L 6–8 8 Sat, Mar 28 L 5–8 8 Sat, Mar 28 W 6–2 9 Tue, Mar 31 W 13–4 9 Fri, Apr 3 
W 7–6 9 Fri, Apr 3 L 3–6 9 Sat, Apr 4 L 7–8 10 Tue, Apr 7 
L 2–8 10 Wed, Apr 8 L 1–11 10 Wed, Apr 8 L 6–7 10 Sat, Apr 11 
L 2–5 10 Sat, Apr 11 L 1–4 10 Sun, Apr 12 L 3–13 11 Wed, Apr 15 
W 8–7 11 Fri, Apr 17 at Miami L 3–7 11 Fri, Apr 17 at Miami W 10–1 11 Sat, Apr 18 at Miami L 1–9 12 Fri, Apr 24 
W 4–3 12 Sat, Apr 25 W 12–5 12 Sat, Apr 25 W 5–4 13 Fri, May 1 
W 14–4 13 Fri, May 1 W 9–7 13 Sat, May 2 W 15–7
Ball State right now
Ball State beat Buffalo 15–7 on Sat, May 2 and now stands at 23–25 (9–12 MAC), 7th in the MAC. The counter has sat at 170 days since. That makes 6 straight wins.
Every other time Ball State last won
- When did Ball State last win at home?
- April 25, 2026, 5–4 against Kent State (177 days ago)
- When did Ball State last win on the road?
- May 2, 2026, 15–7 against Buffalo (170 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat a ranked team?
- Not since at least 2022.
- When did Ball State last win an NCAA Tournament game?
- South Bend Regional, May 15, 2015 (4,175 days ago)
- When did Ball State last win its conference tournament?
- Not since at least the 2022 season.
- When did Ball State last win a national title?
- Never. NCAA champions are counted from the first tournament, in 1982.
- When did Ball State last beat Akron?
- May 9, 2025, 5–4 against Akron (528 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat Bowling Green?
- March 29, 2025, 10–4 against Bowling Green (569 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat Buffalo?
- May 2, 2026, 15–7 against Buffalo (170 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat Central Michigan?
- March 21, 2026, 7–1 against Central Michigan (212 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat Kent State?
- April 25, 2026, 5–4 against Kent State (177 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat Miami (OH)?
- Not since at least 2022.
- When did Ball State last beat Ohio?
- April 3, 2026, 7–6 against Ohio (199 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat Toledo?
- March 28, 2026, 6–2 against Toledo (205 days ago)
- When did Ball State last beat Western Michigan?
- April 16, 2025, 14–4 against Western Michigan (551 days ago)
- What is Ball State's current streak?
- Won 6 straight
- What is Ball State's longest losing streak since 2022?
- 8 games, ending April 6, 2024
When did Ball State last lose?
- When did Ball State last lose?
- April 18, 2026, 9–1 loss to Miami (184 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose at home?
- April 12, 2026, 13–3 loss to Western Michigan (190 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose on the road?
- April 18, 2026, 9–1 loss to Miami (184 days ago)
- When was Ball State last shut out?
- March 14, 2026, 1–0 loss to Akron (219 days ago)
- When did Ball State last score 10 or more runs?
- May 2, 2026, 15–7 win over Buffalo (170 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Akron?
- March 14, 2026, 1–0 loss to Akron (219 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Bowling Green?
- April 30, 2022, 2–1 loss to Bowling Green (1,633 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Buffalo?
- April 26, 2025, 5–3 loss to Buffalo (541 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Central Michigan?
- March 21, 2026, 4–3 loss to Central Michigan (212 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Kent State?
- March 23, 2024, 6–2 loss to Kent State (940 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Miami (OH)?
- May 9, 2025, 8–0 loss to Miami (OH) (528 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Ohio?
- April 4, 2026, 8–7 loss to Ohio (198 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Toledo?
- March 28, 2026, 8–5 loss to Toledo (205 days ago)
- When did Ball State last lose to Western Michigan?
- April 12, 2026, 13–3 loss to Western Michigan (190 days ago)
Common questions
How many days since Ball State softball last won?
As of October 19, 2026, it has been 170 days since Ball State last won. Ball State beat Buffalo 15–7 on May 2, 2026.
What is Ball State's record this season?
Ball State is 23–25, 9–12 in MAC play, and 7th in the MAC. Won 6 straight.
Has Ball State won a game this season?
Yes. Ball State has won 23 games this season and is 23–25.
What was the last game Ball State played?
Ball State beat Buffalo 15–7 on the road on May 2, 2026.
Did Ball State win its last game?
Yes. Ball State beat Buffalo 15–7 on the road on May 2, 2026.
What is Ball State's record right now?
Ball State is 23–25, 7th in the MAC.
What conference is Ball State in?
Ball State plays in the MAC, one of 11 teams.
Against the conference
Since 2022, Ball State is 67–53 against the rest of the MAC as it stands today, across 120 meetings with 9 different opponents.
Ball State's best record is against Bowling Green (9–2), and Miami (OH) has given it the most trouble (0–4).
| Opponent | Record | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| Akron head to head | 10–7 | 59% |
| Toledo head to head | 7–9 | 44% |
| Ohio head to head | 6–10 | 38% |
| Buffalo head to head | 10–5 | 67% |
| Central Michigan head to head | 8–7 | 53% |
| Kent State head to head | 10–4 | 71% |
| Western Michigan head to head | 7–5 | 58% |
| Bowling Green head to head | 9–2 | 82% |
| Miami (OH) head to head | 0–4 | 0% |
Drought history
Regular season results for Ball State Cardinals from 2022 through 2026, conference tournaments included, a combined record of 134–133.
- Longest losing streak since 2022: 8 straight games, from March 17, 2024 to April 6, 2024.
- Longest stretch between wins: 287 days, ending with a win over Fordham on February 11, 2024.
- The current drought stands at 170 days, 117 short of that mark.
| Season | Record |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 23–25 |
| 2025 | 33–20 |
| 2024 | 29–30 |
| 2023 | 27–27 |
| 2022 | 22–31 |
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Also in the MAC: Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Kent State, Massachusetts, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, Western Michigan.