Ball State Men’s Basketball parts ways with four-year head coach

After ending the season on a four-game win streak Mar. 6, Ball State Men’s Basketball decided to part ways with Head Coach Michael Lewis Mar. 7, according to The Field of 68 via X.

The decision came after the Cardinals wrapped up a 12-19 season in Lewis’ fourth year at the helm. This season marked the third straight losing season for Ball State.

Lewis earned 20 wins in his first season as head coach of the Cardinals but ultimately ended his Ball State career with a losing record of 61-64.

In a press conference after the Cardinals win over Central Michigan Mar. 6, Lewis said that he was disappointed with where the program currently sits, and that he knew a 12-19 season like this could happen.

“I knew last spring [that] a year like this could be on the horizon,” Lewis said.

Ball State Athletics released a statement on the matter earlier this morning.

“We are grateful to Coach Lewis for the passion and commitment he brought to our program the past four years,” Athletic Director Jeff Mitchell said. “We appreciate the time and effort he invested in our student-athletes.”

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