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Bowling Green vs Ball State Final: 77-71 - Recap
Ball State was burned for 33 points by Justin Turner on Saturday as Bowling Green picked up a 77-71 win at John E. Worthen Arena.
Bettors who backed Bowling Green were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
Bowling Green got 12 points from Michael Laster and another 8 points from Daeqwon Plowden. Justin Turner contributed 6 assists, while Daeqwon Plowden cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Ball State got 21 points from Tahjai Teague in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jarron Coleman. Tahjai Teague contributed 3 assists for them, while Jarron Coleman had 9 rebounds.
Bowling Green led at halftime, 37-31.
The rebound battle favored Bowling Green as they grabbed 40 boards, while Ball State only had 32
Bowling Green heads into a battle against Ohio. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.