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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals Wrap - Ball State Wins 75-64

Ball State earned a 75-64 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, getting 17 points from Payton Sparks at John E. Worthen Arena.

Ball State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites.

Ball State got 14 points from Demarius Jacobs and another 12 points from Miryne Thomas. Miryne Thomas contributed 3 assists, while Payton Sparks cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Eastern Michigan got 27 points from Noah Farrakhan in a losing cause and another 15 points from Monty Scott. Darion Spottsville contributed 3 assists for them, while Nathan Scott had 8 rebounds.

Ball State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Ball State as they grabbed 37 boards, while Eastern Michigan only had 34

Ball State heads into a battle against Akron. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Michigan.