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Ball State vs Northern Illinois Final: 78-58 - Recap

Northern Illinois was run off the court by Ball State on Saturday as they blasted them 78-58 at John E. Worthen Arena.

Ball State was a favorite by -10.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Ball State got 20 points from Miryne Thomas and another 11 points from Luke Bumbalough. Ishmael El-Amin contributed 3 assists, while Miryne Thomas cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Northern Illinois got 15 points from Zool Kueth in a losing cause and another 12 points from Trendon Hankerson. Darius Beane contributed 7 assists for them, while Darius Beane had 8 rebounds.

Ball State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Ball State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-34.

Ball State heads into a battle against Miami-Ohio. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ohio.