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Ball State Falls 68-64 Against Western Michigan - Game Recap

Ball State was scorched by Brandon Johnson for 29 points as Western Michigan defeated them 68-64 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Western Michigan was a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Western Michigan got 13 points from Titus Wright and another 6 points from B. Artis White. Rafael Cruz Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Brandon Johnson cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Ball State got a 15-point performance from Luke Bumbalough, who was supported by 14 points from Jarron Coleman. Jarron Coleman had 5 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Tahjai Teague grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was 33-31 at the break.

Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-22.

Western Michigan heads into a battle against Ohio. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Illinois.