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Ball State Cardinals vs Central Michigan Chippewas Recap - Ball State Wins 79-71
Ball State got 25 points from Mickey Pearson Jr. en route to a 79-71 victory over Central Michigan on Tuesday at McGuirk Arena.
Ball State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.0-point spread as an underdog.
Davion Bailey had 18 points for Ball State and Jalin Anderson chipped in with 14 points. Trent Middleton Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Mason Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Central Michigan got a 25-point performance from Paul McMillan IV, who was supported by 16 points from Derrick Butler. Markus Harding had 4 assists in a losing cause for Central Michigan, while Derrick Butler grabbed 7 rebounds.
Ball State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Ball State had a 34-27 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 Western Michigan. Central Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Kent State.