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Recap - Western Michigan Defeats Ball State 78-76

JaVaughn Hannah scored 17 points leading Western Michigan to a 78-76 victory over Ball State at Worthen Arena on Saturday.

Western Michigan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.0-point spread as underdogs.

Western Michigan got 14 points from Titus Wright and another 13 points from B. Artis White. B. Artis White contributed 4 assists, while Owen Lobsinger cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Ball State got a 25-point performance from Jalin Anderson, who was supported by 16 points from Basheer Jihad. Jalin Anderson had 6 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Davion Bailey grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Western Michigan were victorious, as the score was 32-27 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Western Michigan as they grabbed 41 boards, while Ball State only had 26

Western Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bowling Green. Ball State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Kent State.