Toledo Rockets @ Ball State Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
TOL | 40 | 47 | 87 |
BALL | 35 | 46 | 81 |
Dennis scores 32, Toledo defeats Ball State 87-81
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Rayj Dennis' 32 points led Toledo over Ball State 87-81 on Friday night.
Dennis also had seven assists for the Rockets (25-6, 16-2 Mid-American Conference). Setric Millner Jr. scored 13 points while going 5 of 11 (1 for 3 from distance), and added five rebounds. JT Shumate recorded 12 points and was 4 of 8 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. It was the 15th straight victory for the Rockets.
The Cardinals (20-11, 11-7) were led by Payton Sparks, who posted 24 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. Jaylin Sellers added 14 points and six rebounds for Ball State. In addition, Demarius Jacobs finished with 12 points and six assists.
RayJ Dennis' 17-point second half helped Toledo close out the six-point victory.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Larry Scirotto
Referee:Courtney Green
Referee:Scott Siville
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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