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Eastern Michigan Downs Ball State 68-61 - Match Report
James Thompson IV scored 20 points and added 23 rebounds for a double-double, leading Eastern Michigan over Ball State, 68-61, on Tuesday at EMU Convocation Center.
Eastern Michigan was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.0-point spread as a favorite.
Paul Jackson had 17 points for Eastern Michigan and Elijah Minnie chipped in with 13 points. Kevin McAdoo had 4 assists for them, while James Thompson IV was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 23 boards.
Ball State got 15 points from Tahjai Teague in a losing cause and another 13 points from Tayler Persons. Tahjai Teague contributed 4 assists for them, while Tahjai Teague had 10 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Ball State had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act on the road to face Toledo looking for another win. For Ball State, they head home to face Northern Illinois.