MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — South Dakota State overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Ball State 68-64 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Worthen Arena. The Jackrabbits improved to 6-5, while the Cardinals fell to 3-7 before a crowd of 2,412.

Ball State led 40-39 at halftime, but South Dakota State’s defense tightened, holding the Cardinals to 24 second-half points. Joey Hart led all scorers with 18 points for Ball State. Kalen Garry paced the Jackrabbits with 15 points and seven assists, and Damon Wilkinson added 14 points and three blocks. South Dakota State, a 6-point pregame favorite, secured the win despite the combined score falling short of the over/under line.