| 1 | 2 | T | |
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| BALL | 27 | 39 | 66 |
| CMU | 33 | 38 | 71 |
Morgan scores 21 points as Central Michigan tops Ball State
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -- Dallas Morgan scored 21 points as Central Michigan defeated Ball State 71-66 on Saturday.
Tahjai Teague had 17 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and five blocks for Ball State.
Morgan hit a 3-pointer and later a two-point field goal to turn a five-point Central Michigan lead into a 68-58 advantage with 1:22 remaining and the Chippewas had little trouble closing out the victory.
David DiLeo had 14 points for Central Michigan (11-8, 4-2 Mid-American Conference). Kevin McKay added 13 points and nine rebounds. Rob Montgomery had 11 points.
The Chippewas forced a season-high 28 turnovers.
Luke Bumbalough added 13 points and Jarron Coleman had 12 points, six rebounds, seven turnovers and one assist for the Cardinals (11-8, 4-2).
Both teams have road games on Tuesday -- Central Michigan at Miami (Ohio) and Ball State at Bowling Green.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- David Cronin
- Dan Dorian
- Bart Wegenke
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
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