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Illinois State Redbirds vs Ball State Cardinals Recap - Ball State Wins 82-66
Ishmael El-Amin scored 20 points leading Ball State to a 82-66 victory over Illinois State at John E. Worthen Arena on Saturday.
Ball State was a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Ball State got 14 points from Brachen Hazen and another 10 points from K.J. Walton. K.J. Walton contributed 3 assists, while Brachen Hazen cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Illinois State got 15 points from Dedric Boyd in a losing cause and another 14 points from Dusan Mahorcic. Josiah Strong contributed 4 assists for them, while Dusan Mahorcic had 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Illinois State as they grabbed 39 boards, while Ball State only had 38
Ball State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana State. Illinois State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Chicago State.