| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 38 | 41 | 79 |
| CMU | 31 | 40 | 71 |
Pearson scores 25 to guide Ball State over Central Michigan 79-71
Ball State Cardinals vs. Central Michigan Chippewas: Game Highlights
Ball State Cardinals vs. Central Michigan Chippewas: Game Highlights
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 25 points as Ball State beat Central Michigan 79-71 on Tuesday night.
Pearson was 9-of-13 shooting, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Cardinals (14-14, 6-9 Mid-American Conference). Davion Bailey finished with 18 points and five rebounds. Jalin Anderson pitched in with 14 points, five rebounds and three steals.
Paul McMillan IV led the Chippewas (16-12, 10-5) with 25 points. Derrick Butler had 16 points and seven rebounds. Markus Harding added with seven points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- John Floyd
- Mason Siler
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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