MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — Eastern Michigan led wire-to-wire in a 74-52 victory over Ball State in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Worthen Arena.

The Eagles built a 39-25 halftime advantage and maintained control throughout the second half before a crowd of 2,354. Carlos Hart led Eastern Michigan with 18 points. Armoni Zeigler scored 15 points for the Cardinals.

Eastern Michigan improved to 8-7 overall. Ball State fell to 4-11.