Ball State Cardinals @ Western Michigan Broncos
Walton scores 20 to lead Ball St. past W. Michigan 76-68
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- — K.J. Walton had 20 points and Ball St. topped Western Michigan 76-68 on Tuesday.
Luke Bumbalough had 17 points for Ball St. (4-3, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) and Brachen Hazen added 15 points. Ishmael El-Amin had seven assists and six rebounds.
B. Artis White tied a career high with 20 points for the Broncos (2-5, 1-1). Rafael Cruz Jr. added 18 points and seven rebounds. Jason Whitens had 10 points.
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Game Information
Kalamazoo, MI
Referee:Peter Juzenas
Referee:John Floyd
Referee:Jourdan Love
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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