MAC-SBC Challenge
Sykes scores 11 in Texas State's 68-60 victory over Ball State
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- — Davion Sykes scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Texas State beat Ball State 68-60 on Saturday night.
Jordan Mason and Coleton Benson each scored 11 points for the Bobcats (11-14, 4-8 Sun Belt Conference).
The Cardinals (12-12, 4-7 Mid-American Conference) were led in scoring by Basheer Jihad, who finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Mickey Pearson Jr. added 13 points and two blocks for Ball State. Davion Bailey also had 12 points.
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Game Information
Strahan Arena at the University Events Center
10:00 PM, 10 February 2024
San Marcos, TX
Attendance: 1,407
- Referees:
- Henry Howard
- Shaun Seales
- Michael Swoboda
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 4-0 | - | 12-4 |
| Akron | 4-0 | - | 11-5 |
| Ohio | 4-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Toledo | 3-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Kent State | 2-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| Ball State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Central Michigan | 1-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Western Michigan | 1-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
| Buffalo | 0-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-4 | 4 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 4-1 | - | 12-5 |
| Old Dominion | 4-1 | - | 8-9 |
| Arkansas State | 3-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Troy | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| App State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Marshall | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Southern Miss | 3-2 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Georgia State | 3-2 | 1 | 7-10 |
| Louisiana | 3-2 | 1 | 5-12 |
| James Madison | 2-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Texas State | 2-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
| UL Monroe | 0-5 | 4 | 4-14 |
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