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Ball State Cardinals vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Wrap - Ball State Wins 76-59
Ball State earned a 76-59 victory over Eastern Illinois on Wednesday, getting 20 points from Mickey Pearson Jr. at Lantz Arena.
Ball State was a -11.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Ball State got 12 points from Payton Sparks and another 11 points from Jarron Coleman. Jarron Coleman contributed 8 assists, while Mickey Pearson Jr. cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 12 points from Nick Ellington in a losing cause and another 12 points from Kinyon Hodges. Kinyon Hodges contributed 3 assists for them, while Paul Bizimana had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was 36-30 at the break.
Ball State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-22.
Ball State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Evansville. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Illinois.