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Western Michigan Falls 76-68 Against Ball State - Game Recap
Ball State earned a 76-68 victory over Western Michigan on Tuesday, getting 20 points from K.J. Walton at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Ball State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Luke Bumbalough had 17 points for Ball State and Brachen Hazen chipped in with 15 points. Ishmael El-Amin had 7 assists for them, while Ishmael El-Amin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Western Michigan got a 20-point performance from B. Artis White, who was supported by 18 points from Rafael Cruz Jr.. Greg Lee had 3 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Rafael Cruz Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
Ball State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Ball State heads into a battle against Ohio. Western Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toledo.