This Week in Ball State Sports 12/18/25

Final Show of 2025 | WMUN | Gainbridge Ball State Cardinals Sports Network

It’s the final This Week in Ball State Sports of 2025, and host Mick Tidrow wraps up the year with a big-picture look at Ball State Athletics and a major coaching announcement.

🔴 New Head Coach Announcement
Ball State Men’s Volleyball officially names Mike Iandolo as the program’s permanent head coach. Iandolo joins the show to talk about earning the role after six months as interim head coach, assembling his staff, retaining the roster, and preparing for the 2026 season opener on January 3.

🔴 Athletics Director Jeff Mitchell in Studio
Jeff Mitchell, Ball State Director of Athletics, joins Mick to discuss the decision to elevate Iandolo, the strength of the men’s volleyball program, holiday momentum across Ball State Athletics, and what’s ahead as MAC play begins for winter sports.

🔴 Looking Ahead to 2026
The show closes with a look at upcoming basketball action, holiday events, and a message of gratitude to Ball State fans following another successful year for Cardinal athletics.

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Go Cardinals. Happy Holidays. See you in 2026.