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Associated Press
22-02-2025
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- Associated Press
Ball State defeats Buffalo 80-66
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Payton Sparks scored 18 points to help Ball State defeat Buffalo 80-66 on Saturday. Sparks added eight rebounds for the Cardinals (14-13, 7-7 Mid-American Conference). Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 14 points and added seven rebounds. Ben Hendriks shot 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 14 points. The Bulls (8-19, 3-11) were led by Kavon Bradford, who recorded 18 points. Buffalo also got 14 points from Ryan Sabol. Tyson Dunn also had 10 points, seven assists and two steals. Ball State took the lead with 15:27 left in the first half and never looked back. Hendriks led his team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them up 41-36 at the break. Ball State outscored Buffalo in the second half by nine points, with Sparks scoring a team-high 12 points in the final half. ___
USA Today
21-02-2025
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- USA Today
Ball State vs. Akron men's basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, February 25
Tuesday's MAC slate includes the Ball State Cardinals (13-13, 6-7 MAC) facing the Akron Zips (21-5, 13-0 MAC) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Buy tickets for Ball State vs. Akron Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Ball State vs. Akron game information Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Muncie, Indiana Muncie, Indiana Venue: John E. Worthen Arena John E. Worthen Arena Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Ball State leaders So far this season, Jermahri Hill is posting 15.9 points, 3.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, Payton Sparks is averaging 13.1 points, 1.5 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game. Mickey Pearson Jr. is posting 11.9 points, 1.2 assists and 5.3 rebounds per contest. On a per-game basis, Juan Sebastian Gorosito puts up 9.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists, shooting 43.2% from the floor and 41.9% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per contest. Ethan Brittain-Watts puts up 7.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 41.1% from the floor and 35.6% from 3-point range with 1.4 made 3-pointers per contest. Akron leaders On the hardwood, Nate Johnson is posting 14 points, 3.4 assists and two steals per contest. Tavari Johnson is putting up 12.6 points and 4.2 assists per contest. Isaiah Gray posts 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 38.9% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest this season. From an offensive standpoint, James Okonkwo posts 7.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 0.5 steals and 1.0 block. So far this season, Shammah Scott is putting up 8.6 points, 2.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds per contest. Ball State vs. Akron stats breakdown This season the Cardinals are shooting 46.4% from the field, 4.6% higher than the Zips concede. In games when Ball State shoots higher than 41.8% from the field, it is 9-9 against the spread and 13-7 overall. The Zips make 46.8% of their shots from the field, 2.5% higher than the Cardinals' defensive field-goal percentage. Akron is 9-6 against the spread and 16-1 straight up when shooting over 44.3% from the field. The Cardinals collect 31.7 rebounds per game, 4.5 fewer than the Zips. The Cardinals are the 201st-ranked rebounding team in the country, and the Zips are 20th. The Cardinals are averaging 76.5 points, just 3.2 more than the 73.3 the Zips give up. The Zips average 84.2 points, 9.7 more than the Cardinals allow. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
19-02-2025
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- USA Today
Buffalo at Ball State odds, tips and betting trends
The Ball State Cardinals (13-13, 6-7 MAC) aim to build on a three-game home winning streak when they host the Buffalo Bulls (8-18, 3-10 MAC) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET. In this article, we investigate the Ball State vs. Buffalo odds and lines for this matchup. The meeting between the Cardinals and the Bulls currently has no line set. Ball State is 10-14-0 against the spread this season compared to Buffalo's 10-13-1 ATS record. The Cardinals have hit the over in 14 games, while Bulls games have gone over 12 times. Ball State has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the last 10 contests. Buffalo has gone 3-6-1 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 contests. As college hoops matchups continue, get ready for the outing with what you need to know before Saturday's game. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Ball State vs. Buffalo prediction Ball State 81, Buffalo 71 Against the spread Ball State has put together a 10-14-0 ATS record so far this year. Buffalo has compiled a 10-13-1 record against the spread this year. The Cardinals record only 4.6 fewer points per game (76.5) than the Bulls allow (81.1). Ball State has a 4-4 record against the spread and a 9-1 record overall when scoring more than 81.1 points. Buffalo is 5-2 against the spread and 5-3 overall when allowing fewer than 76.5 points. The Bulls average just 2.8 fewer points per game (71.7) than the Cardinals give up to opponents (74.5). Buffalo is 6-5 against the spread and 7-6 overall when it scores more than 74.5 points. Ball State has an ATS record of 5-3 and a 6-3 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 71.7 points. Players to watch Ball State Jermahri Hill puts up 15.9 points and 3.4 assists per contest — both team highs. He is also putting up 5.0 rebounds while shooting 43.7% from the field. Payton Sparks is tops on the Cardinals at 7.8 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.5 assists and 13.1 points. Mickey Pearson Jr. is averaging 11.9 points, 1.2 assists and 5.3 rebounds per contest. Buffalo Tyson Dunn is posting a team-best 5.4 assists per contest. And he is delivering 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, making 43.0% of his shots from the field and 31.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per game. Ryan Sabol paces the Bulls in scoring (14.9 points per game), and puts up 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.0 blocked shots. Noah Batchelor is putting up a team-leading 5.8 rebounds per game. And he is producing 7.6 points and 1.2 assists, making 36.1% of his shots from the field and 31.2% from 3-point range, with 1.4 triples per game. Watch Ball State vs. Buffalo on ESPN+! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
12-02-2025
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- USA Today
Northern Illinois at Ball State odds, tips and betting trends
The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-19, 1-10 MAC) will look to stop a five-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Ball State Cardinals (12-12, 5-6 MAC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at John E. Worthen Arena. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Below, we take a look at the Ball State vs. Northern Illinois odds and lines for this game. The matchup between the Cardinals and the Huskies currently does not have a line set. Ball State has a 9-13-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Northern Illinois, who is 9-12-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Cardinals are 13-9-0 and the Huskies are 8-13-0. Ball State is 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall over its last 10 contests, while Northern Illinois has gone 5-5 against the spread and 1-9 overall. Here is what you need to prepare for Saturday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Ball State vs. Northern Illinois prediction Ball State 80, Northern Illinois 69 Against the spread Ball State is 9-13-0 ATS this season. Northern Illinois has compiled a 9-12-0 record against the spread this season. The Cardinals record 76.4 points per game, just 0.2 more points than the 76.2 the Huskies give up. Ball State has a 5-4 record against the spread and a 10-1 record overall when putting up more than 76.2 points. Northern Illinois is 6-5 against the spread and 5-9 overall when allowing fewer than 76.4 points. The Huskies score an average of 71.2 points per game, only 3.3 fewer points than the 74.5 the Cardinals give up to opponents. When it scores more than 74.5 points, Northern Illinois is 4-1 against the spread and 5-3 overall. Ball State has an ATS record of 4-3 and a 6-2 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 71.2 points. Players to watch Ball State Jermahri Hill paces the Cardinals with 16.1 points per contest and 3.4 assists, while also averaging 5.1 rebounds. Payton Sparks is tops on the Cardinals at 7.8 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.5 assists and 13.2 points. Mickey Pearson Jr. is posting 12.2 points, 1.3 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game. Northern Illinois
USA Today
11-02-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch Ball State Cardinals vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Ball State Cardinals vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 11 The Ball State Cardinals (11-12, 4-6 MAC) face the Eastern Michigan Eagles (11-12, 4-6 MAC) at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday in MAC play. The matchup airs on ESPN+. In its most recent game, Ball State beat Southern Miss 77-76 at home, with Mickey Pearson Jr. (21 PTS, 58.33 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT) and Payton Sparks (13 PTS, 12 REB, 2 STL, 50 FG%) leading the way. Eastern Michigan were winners at home over Old Dominion, 76-70, in its last game. Its top performers were Da'Sean Nelson (22 PTS, 61.54 FG%) and Jalen Terry (18 PTS, 45.45 FG%, 4-9 from 3PT). Get ready for this matchup with everything you need to know before Tuesday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Game time: 7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET Location: Muncie, Indiana Muncie, Indiana Arena: John E. Worthen Arena John E. Worthen Arena TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Cardinals vs. Eagles odds and spread Spread Favorite: Cardinals (-4.5) Cardinals (-4.5) Moneyline: Ball State (-200), Eastern Michigan (+165) Ball State (-200), Eastern Michigan (+165) Total: 149.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 9:33 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!
