Ball State Cardinals @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
5-4, 2-2 Away
76
5-4, 2-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 36 | 40 | 76 |
EIU | 29 | 30 | 59 |
2-8, 2-3 Home
59
2-8, 2-3 Home
Pearson scores 20 as Ball State takes down E. Illinois 76-59
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Mickey Pearson Jr. had 20 points in Ball State's 76-59 victory against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday night.
Pearson had nine rebounds for the Cardinals (5-4). Payton Sparks scored 12 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field. Jarron Coleman shot 3 for 9, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding five rebounds and eight assists.
The Panthers (2-8) were led by Nick Ellington, who recorded 12 points and three steals. Kinyon Hodges added 12 points for Eastern Illinois. Sincere Malone also had nine points and two steals.
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