Ball State Cardinals @ Buffalo Bulls
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 45 | 42 | 87 |
BUF | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Jihad scores 20 as Ball State takes down Buffalo 87-59
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Basheer Jihad's 20 points helped Ball State defeat Buffalo 87-59 on Tuesday night.
Jihad also contributed nine rebounds for the Cardinals (10-9, 2-5 Mid-American Conference). Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 14, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc, and added 11 rebounds. Jalin Anderson was 4 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding five steals.
Sy Chatman finished with 27 points and seven rebounds for the Bulls (2-16, 1-5). Isaiah Adams added nine points, four assists and two steals for Buffalo. Jonnivius Smith also had eight points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
Buffalo, NY
Referee:Steve McJunkins
Referee:Edwin Young
Referee:Michael Kitts
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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