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Recap - Central Michigan Defeats Ball State 71-66

Central Michigan earned a 71-66 victory over Ball State on Saturday, getting 21 points from Dallas Morgan at McGuirk Arena.

Central Michigan was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.

David DiLeo had 14 points for Central Michigan and Kevin McKay chipped in with 13 points. Devontae Lane had 3 assists for them, while Kevin McKay was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Ball State got 17 points from Tahjai Teague in a losing cause and another 13 points from Luke Bumbalough. Luke Bumbalough contributed 2 assists for them, while Tahjai Teague had 18 rebounds.

Central Michigan was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Ball State had a 37-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Central Michigan takes its act on the road to face Miami-Ohio looking for another win. For Ball State, they head on the road to face Bowling Green.