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UMass Minutemen vs Ball State Cardinals Wrap - Ball State Wins 89-86

Ball State got 22 points from Tyler Cochran en route to a 89-86 victory over UMass on Sunday at McArthur Center.

Ball State was a +7.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Ball State got 14 points from Luke Bumbalough and another 13 points from Jalen Windham. Tyler Cochran contributed 4 assists, while Payton Sparks cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

UMass got a 19-point performance from T.J. Weeks Jr., who was supported by 19 points from C.J. Kelly. Rich Kelly had 4 assists in a losing cause for UMass, while T.J. Weeks Jr. grabbed 8 rebounds.

Ball State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Ball State had a 35-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Ball State heads into a battle against Indiana State. UMass, meanwhile, will have their next action against UMass-Lowell.