Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Ball State Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
EMU | 26 | 32 | 58 |
BALL | 27 | 29 | 56 |
Acuff scores 19, Eastern Michigan beats Ball State 58-56
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Tyson Acuff's 19 points helped Eastern Michigan defeat Ball State 58-56 on Saturday.
Acuff shot 7 for 20 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line for the Eagles (11-16, 4-10 Mid-American Conference). Jalin Billingsley scored 17 points and added six rebounds. Arne Osojnik shot 2 for 6, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with six points.
Basheer Jihad finished with 18 points, 16 rebounds, three steals and two blocks for the Cardinals (13-14, 5-9). Ball State also got 13 points from Mickey Pearson Jr.. Jalin Anderson also had nine points, six rebounds and seven assists.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Rob Kueneman
Referee:Lewis Garrison
Referee:Scott Siville
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 12-0 | - | 25-0 |
| Akron | 11-1 | 1 | 20-5 |
| Kent State | 10-3 | 2.5 | 19-7 |
| Toledo | 7-5 | 5 | 13-12 |
| Ohio | 7-6 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Bowling Green | 6-6 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Massachusetts | 6-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Buffalo | 5-7 | 7 | 15-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-8 | 8.5 | 8-15 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8.5 | 7-17 |
| Western Michigan | 3-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Ball State | 3-9 | 9 | 8-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-10 | 9.5 | 9-17 |
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