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
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| Miami (OH) | 9-1 | 1 | 18-5 |
| Toledo | 8-2 | 2 | 15-8 |
| Ohio | 6-4 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Kent State | 5-5 | 5 | 15-8 |
| Central Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Ball State | 4-6 | 6 | 11-12 |
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| Western Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 7-16 |
| Bowling Green | 3-7 | 7 | 9-14 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-4 | - | 17-8 |
| Little Rock | 10-4 | - | 16-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 10-4 | - | 15-10 |
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| Tennessee Tech | 8-6 | 2 | 13-12 |
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| Lindenwood | 6-8 | 4 | 11-14 |
| UT Martin | 6-8 | 4 | 10-15 |
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