MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — Ball State used a decisive third-quarter surge to defeat Massachusetts 78-60 in a women’s basketball game Wednesday at Worthen Arena.

The host Cardinals, trailing by four at halftime, outscored the Minutemen 24-8 in the third period to seize control before an announced crowd of 1,411. Yahmani McKayle led all scorers with 20 points for Massachusetts, which fell to 13-4. Ball State (15-4) was led by balanced scoring, with Bree Salenbien and Grace Kingery each contributing 14 points. The Minutemen’s offense stalled after a 25-point first quarter, managing just 35 points over the final three frames.