Western Michigan Broncos @ Ball State Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WMU | 34 | 53 | 87 | ||
BALL | 37 | 43 | 80 |
Western Michigan ends Ball State's 5-game win streak 87-80
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Reggie Jones had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Western Michigan beat Ball State 87-80 and snapped the Cardinals' five-game winning streak on Friday night.
Thomas Wilder added 18 points for the Broncos (17-12, 9-7 Mid-American Conference), who didn't lead until a 9-0 run made it 59-54 in the second half. Bryce Moore added 14 points and Josh Davis scored 12.
Western Michigan took the lead for good at 76-75 on Moore's layup with 1:41 left. Jones was fouled on a 3-point attempt on the Broncos' next possession and made all three foul shots to push the lead to four.
Wilder added all six of his free-throw attempts and Moore capped the scoring with a layup for the Broncos.
Tahjai Teague had 24 points, including 3-of-4 3-point shooting for the Cardinals (19-10, 10-6). Tayler Persons added 16 points and Trey Moses had 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Bret Wegenke
Referee:Darryl Smith
Referee:Chad Barlow
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-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 |
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