EASTON, Pa. (Interstat) — Monmouth pulled away in the second half to defeat Ball State 80-73 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday at Kirby Sports Center. The Hawks improved to 3-3, while the Cardinals fell to 2-4. Monmouth led 35-29 at halftime and maintained its advantage after the break, outscoring Ball State 45-44 in the final period. A key difference was points off turnovers, where Monmouth held a 17-6 edge. The game was part of a multi-team event. Attendance was 574.