ncaab Game Recap
Ball State Downs Western Michigan 77-67 - Match Report
Ball State grabbed a 77-67 win over Western Michigan on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Jalin Anderson at University Arena.
Ball State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs.
Ball State got 18 points from Basheer Jihad and another 13 points from Trent Middleton. Mason Jones contributed 5 assists, while Basheer Jihad cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Western Michigan got 21 points from Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro in a losing cause and another 18 points from JaVaughn Hannah. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro contributed 4 assists for them, while Anthony Crump had 11 rebounds.
Ball State led at halftime, 39-23.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-26.
Next game, Ball State takes its act home to face Ohio looking for another win. For Western Michigan, they head on the road to face Kent State.