Ball State Cardinals @ Central Michigan Chippewas
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 38 | 41 | 79 |
CMU | 31 | 40 | 71 |
Pearson scores 25 to guide Ball State over Central Michigan 79-71
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
Mount Pleasant, MI
Referee:Lamont Simpson
Referee:John Floyd
Referee:Mason Siler
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 12-0 | - | 25-0 |
| Akron | 11-1 | 1 | 20-5 |
| Kent State | 10-3 | 2.5 | 19-7 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5.5 | 16-10 |
| Toledo | 7-6 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Ohio | 7-6 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Massachusetts | 6-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Buffalo | 5-7 | 7 | 15-10 |
| Central Michigan | 4-8 | 8 | 8-17 |
| Western Michigan | 3-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-9 | 9 | 8-16 |
| Ball State | 3-9 | 9 | 8-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-10 | 9.5 | 9-17 |
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