The 12^th-ranked Ball State men’s volleyball Cardinals took #1 Ohio State to the wire in two of last night’s three games, but could not close the deal.  3,178 fans saw the Cards lose to the Buckeyes zero to 3, by scores of 27-29, 25-19, and 25-22.  Ball State is 8-and-2 on the season. Next up, a Saturday night match with McKendree at Worthen Arena.