Down two sets to none and trailing 20-15 in the third set to Youngstown State Aug. 26, junior outside hitter Sabrina Mangapora stepped on the court for her first regular season match in nearly two years.
She contributed a kill and back-to-back service aces to help bring Ball State back within two in a crucial third set. The Cardinals would go on to lose the match but it was obvious that Ball State had regained a key member of their team.
“I was so happy to be back,” Mangapora said. “To just be able to get back into rhythm and show them what I’ve got after waiting so long.