Pearson scores 20 as Ball State takes down E. Illinois 76-59
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Mickey Pearson Jr. had 20 points in Ball State's 76-59 victory against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday night.
Pearson had nine rebounds for the Cardinals (5-4). Payton Sparks scored 12 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field. Jarron Coleman shot 3 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding five rebounds and eight assists.
The Panthers (2-8) were led by Nick Ellington, who recorded 12 points and three steals. Kinyon Hodges added 12 points for Eastern Illinois. Sincere Malone also had nine points and two steals.
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Game Information
Groniger Arena
1:00 AM, 8 December 2022
Charleston, IL
Attendance: 1,636
- Referees:
- Gene Grimshaw
- Mike O'Neill
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-1 | - | 8-7 |
| Little Rock | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-2 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| Western Illinois | 2-2 | 1 | 8-7 |
| UT Martin | 2-2 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-3 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Lindenwood | 1-3 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Tennessee State | 1-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
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