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Eastern Kentucky Falls 63-61 Against Ball State - Game Recap

Ball State grabbed a 63-61 win over Eastern Kentucky on Monday, behind a 18-point effort from Jermahri Hill at Hertz Arena.

Payton Sparks had 12 points for Ball State and Mickey Pearson Jr. chipped in with 11 points. Jermahri Hill had 4 assists for them, while Jermahri Hill was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Eastern Kentucky got a 23-point performance from Devontae Blanton, who was supported by 11 points from George Kimble III. George Kimble III had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Kentucky, while Devontae Blanton grabbed 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Eastern Kentucky were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Eastern Kentucky had a 41-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Ball State takes its act on the road to face Florida Tech looking for another win. For Eastern Kentucky, they head on the road to face Southern Illinois.