Jihad scores 20 as Ball State takes down Buffalo 87-59
Ball State Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bulls: Full Highlights
Ball State Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bulls: Full Highlights
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Basheer Jihad's 20 points helped Ball State defeat Buffalo 87-59 on Tuesday night.
Jihad also contributed nine rebounds for the Cardinals (10-9, 2-5 Mid-American Conference). Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 14, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc, and added 11 rebounds. Jalin Anderson was 4 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding five steals.
Sy Chatman finished with 27 points and seven rebounds for the Bulls (2-16, 1-5). Isaiah Adams added nine points, four assists and two steals for Buffalo. Jonnivius Smith also had eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve McJunkins
- Edwin Young
- Michael Kitts
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Akron | 12-0 | - | 20-5 |
Miami (OH) | 10-2 | 2 | 19-6 |
Toledo | 8-4 | 4 | 15-10 |
Kent State | 7-5 | 5 | 17-8 |
Ohio | 7-5 | 5 | 13-12 |
Ball State | 6-6 | 6 | 13-12 |
Eastern Michigan | 5-7 | 7 | 12-13 |
Western Michigan | 5-7 | 7 | 8-17 |
Central Michigan | 4-8 | 8 | 11-14 |
Bowling Green | 4-8 | 8 | 10-15 |
Buffalo | 3-9 | 9 | 8-17 |
Northern Illinois | 1-11 | 11 | 5-20 |