Jihad scores 20 as Ball State takes down Buffalo 87-59
Ball State Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bulls: Full Highlights
Ball State Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bulls: Full Highlights
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Basheer Jihad's 20 points helped Ball State defeat Buffalo 87-59 on Tuesday night.
Jihad also contributed nine rebounds for the Cardinals (10-9, 2-5 Mid-American Conference). Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 14, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc, and added 11 rebounds. Jalin Anderson was 4 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding five steals.
Sy Chatman finished with 27 points and seven rebounds for the Bulls (2-16, 1-5). Isaiah Adams added nine points, four assists and two steals for Buffalo. Jonnivius Smith also had eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve McJunkins
- Edwin Young
- Michael Kitts
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
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