ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Eastern Michigan Defeats Ball State 84-82
Eastern Michigan got a 25-point performance from Elijah Minnie as they ran past Ball State 84-82 on Tuesday at Worthen Arena.
Bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +11.5 at sportsbooks.
James Thompson IV had 18 points for Eastern Michigan and Kevin McAdoo chipped in with 15 points. Paul Jackson had 5 assists for them, while James Thompson IV was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 19 boards.
Ball State got a 28-point performance from Tahjai Teague, who was supported by 16 points from Trey Moses. Trey Moses had 10 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Tahjai Teague grabbed 14 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-35.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act home to face Kent State looking for another win. For Ball State, they head home to face Ohio.