MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Ball State survived a furious second-half rally by Central Michigan to escape with a 68-67 men’s basketball victory Tuesday night at McGuirk Arena.

The Cardinals built a 13-point halftime lead, but the Chippewas stormed back behind 21 points from Logan McIntire and 20 from Tamario Adley. Central Michigan took a late lead before Ball State secured the final margin. Devon Barnes and Armoni Zeigler each scored 17 points for the Cardinals.

Attendance was 2,202. Ball State improved to 6-13 overall, while Central Michigan fell to 5-14.