Central Michigan Chippewas @ Ball State Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CMU | 42 | 49 | 91 |
BALL | 43 | 54 | 97 |
El-Amin lifts Ball State past Central Michigan 97-91
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Ishmael El-Amin had a career-high 33 points as Ball State beat Central Michigan 97-91 on Saturday.
Jarron Coleman had 24 points and six assists for Ball State (9-11, 7-8 Mid-American Conference). Brachen Hazen added 14 points and six assists, and K.J. Walton had 11 points. El-Amin hit 9 of 10 free throws.
The 97 points were a season best for Ball State, which also achieved a season-high 23 assists.
Ralph Bissainthe scored a career-high 27 points and had 12 rebounds for the Chippewas (6-15, 2-12), whose losing streak reached eight games. Meikkel Murray and Caleb Huffman each had 24 points.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Bobby Daw
Referee:Brad Clauss
Referee:Scott Siville
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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