ncaab Game Recap
Ball State Defeats Eastern Michigan 64-55 - Recap
Ball State got 19 points from Jarron Coleman en route to a 64-55 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday at John E. Worthen Arena.
Bettors who backed Ball State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks.
Ball State got 17 points from Luke Bumbalough and another 9 points from Ishmael El-Amin. Tahjai Teague contributed 6 assists, while Tahjai Teague cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan got a 16-point performance from Boubacar Toure, who was supported by 9 points from Thomas Binelli. Ty Groce had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Boubacar Toure grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were victorious, as the score was 33-23 at the break.
Ball State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-20.
Ball State heads into a battle against Western Michigan. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Illinois.