Ball State Cardinals @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Morgan scores 21 points as Central Michigan tops Ball State
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -- Dallas Morgan scored 21 points as Central Michigan defeated Ball State 71-66 on Saturday.
Tahjai Teague had 17 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and five blocks for Ball State.
Morgan hit a 3-pointer and later a two-point field goal to turn a five-point Central Michigan lead into a 68-58 advantage with 1:22 remaining and the Chippewas had little trouble closing out the victory.
David DiLeo had 14 points for Central Michigan (11-8, 4-2 Mid-American Conference). Kevin McKay added 13 points and nine rebounds. Rob Montgomery had 11 points.
The Chippewas forced a season-high 28 turnovers.
Luke Bumbalough added 13 points and Jarron Coleman had 12 points, six rebounds, seven turnovers and one assist for the Cardinals (11-8, 4-2).
Both teams have road games on Tuesday -- Central Michigan at Miami (Ohio) and Ball State at Bowling Green.
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Game Information
Mount Pleasant, MI
Referee:David Cronin
Referee:Dan Dorian
Referee:Bart Wegenke
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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