Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Ball State Cardinals
Eastern Michigan grabs a 73-62 win over Ball State
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ray Lee led Eastern Michigan with 24 points as the Eagles cruised to a 73-62 victory over Ball State on Wednesday night.
Lee was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line and knocked down two of Eastern Michigan's four 3-pointers. Mike Talley chipped in 13 points and Da'Shonte Riley added six blocks for the Eagles (14-10, 6-5 Mid-American).
Ball State (4-18, 1-10) got within four after Zavier Turner hit a 3-pointer, but the Cardinals turned the ball over on the next possession and allowed an 8-0 Eagles' run, after which the Cardinals could get no closer than seven. Ball State finished the night with 21 turnovers.
Jesse Berry made five 3-pointers and led the Cardinals with 17 points. Turner added 15 and Chris Bond chipped in 12. Ball State is on a six-game losing streak after getting its lone conference win, a 71-68 victory over Buffalo, on January 23.
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Lamont Simpson
Referee:Paul Szelc
Referee:Chuck Bullock
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |




