Miami (OH) RedHawks @ Ball State Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
M-OH | 38 | 42 | 80 |
BALL | 33 | 39 | 72 |
Miami (OH) defeats Ball State 80-72
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Kam Craft had 28 points in Miami (OH)'s 80-72 victory against Ball State on Tuesday night.
Craft shot 12 for 18, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc for the RedHawks (10-4, 2-0 Mid-American Conference). Eian Elmer scored 11 points while going 5 of 6 from the field and added six rebounds. Peter Suder had 11 points and finished 5 of 10 from the field.
Payton Sparks finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds for the Cardinals (7-7, 1-1). Jermahri Hill added 20 points for Ball State. Mickey Pearson Jr. finished with 12 points.
Miami took the lead with 5:21 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Craft led their team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them ahead 38-33 at the break. Craft scored 15 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Miami to an eight-point victory.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Chad Barlow
Referee:Luke Schumer
Referee:Kevin Raher
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 16-0 | - | 29-0 |
| Akron | 15-1 | 1 | 24-5 |
| Kent State | 12-4 | 4 | 21-8 |
| Toledo | 9-6 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-9 | 9 | 16-13 |
| Buffalo | 6-9 | 9.5 | 16-12 |
| Massachusetts | 6-10 | 10 | 15-14 |
| Central Michigan | 5-10 | 10.5 | 9-19 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-11 | 11.5 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 4-11 | 11.5 | 9-19 |
| Western Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
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