Northern Illinois 53, at Ball State 58

MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — In a game defined more by grit than grace, the Ball State Cardinals grinded out a 58-53 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball contest Saturday at Worthen Arena. The matchup, which drew 4,105 fans, saw both teams struggle offensively, but Ball State’s ability to create a slim first-half cushion and maintain it through a tense second half proved decisive. The Cardinals improved to 7-13 overall, while the Huskies fell to 6-13. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the final 90 seconds. With Ball State clinging to a… Read more...