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Recap - Ball State Defeats Detroit 68-65
Basheer Jihad scored 26 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Ball State on Wednesday, leading them to a 68-65 victory over Detroit at Calihan Hall.
Bettors who backed Ball State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Ball State got 15 points from Mickey Pearson Jr. and another 12 points from Jalin Anderson. Jalin Anderson contributed 5 assists, while Basheer Jihad cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Detroit got a 18-point performance from Jayden Stone, who was supported by 11 points from Marcus Tankersley. Jayden Stone had 3 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Jayden Stone grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Detroit were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Ball State had a 39-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ball State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Detroit will aim to get back on the winning track at Northwestern.