Five things to know before Ball State women's basketball season begins

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Ball State women's basketball is preparing to defend its Mid-American Conference championship with a nearly new roster.

Head coach Brady Sallee returns for his 14th season, leading a team that has reloaded with six international freshmen.

The team returns four players from last season and adds two key transfers, Karsyn Norman and Bree Salenbien.

The Cardinals will face a tough non-conference schedule, including games against Louisville and South Dakota State.

College basketball season is right around the corner, and Ball State women's basketball is preparing to defend its Mid-American Conference championship.

The Cardinals are coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history in which they finished 27-8 overall, including a 16-2 record in MAC play