Thomas rallies Ball State over Bowling Green 81-80
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Miryne Thomas made two baskets in the final 24 seconds and Ball State opened Mid-American Conference play with an 81-80 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday night.
Luke Bumbalough matched his season high with 21 points for the Cardinals (6-6). Freshman Payton Sparks added a career-high 20 points with nine rebounds. Thomas finished with eight points and a career-high 14 rebounds. Freshman reserve Jaylin Sellers hit all three of his 3-point tries and scored 11.
Trey Diggs hit six 3-pointers and scored 18 to pace the Falcons (7-5). Daeqwon Plowden added 15 points. Samari Curtis had 13 points and Joe Reece scored 10.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Wegenke
- Todd Von Sossan
- Shane Staggs
2022-23 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| Akron | 7-1 | - | 15-6 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 1 | 15-6 |
| Ball State | 5-3 | 2 | 14-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| Bowling Green | 4-4 | 3 | 10-11 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-4 | 3 | 8-13 |
| Ohio | 3-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Central Michigan | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Western Michigan | 2-6 | 5 | 6-15 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-6 | 5 | 5-16 |
| Miami (OH) | 1-7 | 6 | 7-14 |
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