ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Ball State Defeats Eastern Michigan 69-52
Ball State got 23 points and 17 rebounds from Tahjai Teague en route to a 69-52 victory over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday at Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed Ball State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.
Ishmael El-Amin had 16 points for Ball State and Kyle Mallers chipped in with 10 points. Jarron Coleman had 8 assists for them, while Tahjai Teague was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Eastern Michigan got 14 points from Noah Morgan in a losing cause and another 12 points from Yeikson Montero. Thomas Binelli contributed 3 assists for them, while Boubacar Toure had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was 32-15 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Ball State as they grabbed 41 boards, while Eastern Michigan only had 39
Ball State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Miami-Ohio. Eastern Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Ohio.