Ball State Cardinals @ Ohio Bobcats
Ohio tops Ball St. 87-63 behind Vander Plas, Carter
ATHENS, Ohio -- — Ben Vander Plas had 18 points and seven rebounds and Jason Carter scored 18 points and Ohio cruised past Ball State 87-63 on Tuesday night.
Mark Sears had 13 points, six rebounds and six assists for Ohio (17-3, 8-1 Mid-American Conference).
Jalen Windham scored 17 points and Payton Sparks scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Cardinals (10-11, 5-5).
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Game Information
Athens, OH
Referee:Alfred Smith
Referee:Jeff Spedoske
Referee:John Floyd
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 8-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Akron | 7-1 | 1 | 16-4 |
| Kent State | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| Bowling Green | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-6 |
| Toledo | 4-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 3.5 | 11-10 |
| Massachusetts | 4-5 | 4.5 | 13-8 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| Buffalo | 3-5 | 5 | 13-7 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 5 | 7-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 6 | 6-13 |
| Western Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 7-12 |
| Central Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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