9:30 a.m. -- We're just leaving the hotel in South Bend. The temp is 2 degrees with a windchill of -23. Next stop is Flat Top Grill in Fort Wayne.Howard has been bragging about the place since we left Indy. We'll see how it is. So far we've traveled 520 miles.
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11:30 a.m. -- We're sitting at Flat Top grill. Almost got run off the road by a snowplow on the way down I-69. I'm grabbing breakfast and Howard's tackling the lunch buffet.

11:52 a.m. -- Back in the 4Runner. The next stop is Hillard Gates Sports Complex.

12:41 p.m. -- We're at IPFW, and both teams are warming up.

Game 3: Duquesne at IPFW, Division I women, 1 p.m., Fort Wayne, IN (Gates Sports Center)

12:50 p.m. -- The fans are beginning to arrive, and the IPFW band is playing. The game starts in nine minutes.

1 p.m. -- It's time for introductions. Duquesne is wearing red road jerseys, The IPFW cheerleaders are out on the floor. IPFW wins the tip.

1:06 p.m. -- Pace of the game is fast. IPFW leads 5-4.

1:15 p.m. -- 11:59 left in the first half and Duquesne i up 16-10, We have to sneak out. We're off to Muncie for Game 8. Thanks to everyone at IPFW.

1:23 p.m. -- Back in the car. 82 miles from Muncie.

1:29 p.m. -- We're driving down I-69 and keeping track on both the IPFW game (online) and the Ball State game (radio).

1:50 -- We just passed mile marker 76. No snow, but the wind is blowing us around pretty good. I'd compare it to being on an airline flight with bad turbulence. Howard is getting a workout keeping us in the lane.

1:59 p.m. -- Howard says, "I feel like I'm playing Mario Kart. I'm holding onto the wheel with two hands, and still getting knocked around."

2:03 p.m. -- Just passed mile marker 52. it's halftime at Ball State. The Cardinals lead 31-24. IPFW just started the second half. Duquesne on top 45-42.

Game 8: Presbyterian at Ball State, Division I men, 1 p.m., Muncie, IN (Worthen Arena)

2:38 p.m. -- We made it to Worthen Arena as the snow started up. The media lot is across from the arena, and we're going to make a mad dash to our seats.

2:40 p.m. -- We're here. Five minutes left to go in the game. Ball State leads 56-47.

2:42 p.m. -- It's great to be back at Ball State. I graduated here in 2004 (best seven years, ever) and never missed a basketball game. The campus is still growing. Campus continues to grow. Decent crowd for a Sunday game, even though most of the student section is empty.

2:45 p.m. -- Howard is impressed with Worthen Arena and thought it looked pretty cool as we were driving up.

2:48 p.m. -- FInal media timeout. Cardinals up five, 58-52.

2:50 p.m.-- Presbyterian's nickname: Blue Hose -- Awesome!

2:55 p.m. -- The Blue Hose are making a comeback. The Blue Hose have cut the lead to three. It could come down to the last shot.

3:00 p.m. -- Whew, that game was too close. Ball State hold on for the win 60-57. Presbyterian had a chance to tie it up at the end, but missed ashot from the top of the key. Glad to see the Cardinals (Remember, I'm a BSU graduate) hold on for the win.

We're done with Day 3 of the Indiana Basketball Extravaganza. So far, we've traveled more than 600 miles. We'll be back early tomorrow morning for the final day. See you then.