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Ball State Downs Illinois State 83-69 - Match Report
Ball State grabbed a 83-69 win over Illinois State on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Jaylin Sellers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Ball State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.
Jarron Coleman had 16 points for Ball State and Demarius Jacobs chipped in with 16 points. Jarron Coleman had 7 assists for them, while Payton Sparks was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Illinois State got 14 points from Malachi Poindexter in a losing cause and another 13 points from Kendall Lewis. Malachi Poindexter contributed 2 assists for them, while Kendall Lewis had 7 rebounds.
Ball State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Illinois State had a 30-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ball State heads into a battle against Georgia Southern. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago State.