Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Ball State Cardinals
Sparks carries Ball St. over E. Michigan 75-64
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Payton Sparks had 17 points and 10 rebounds to carry Ball State to a 75-64 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
Demarius Jacobs had 14 points and six rebounds for Ball State (13-15, 8-9 Mid-American Conference). Miryne Thomas and Jaylin Sellers added 12 points apiece.
Noah Farrakhan had 27 points and six rebounds for the Eagles (10-19, 5-13). Monty Scott added 15 points.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Darryl Smith
Referee:Peter Juzenas
Referee:Todd Van Sossan
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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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