Ball State Cardinals @ Buffalo Bulls
Williams scores 24 to lift Buffalo over Ball St. 80-74
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Jeenathan Williams had 24 points as Buffalo beat Ball State 80-74 on Saturday.
Ronaldo Segu had 13 points and six assists for Buffalo (13-8, 7-4 Mid-American Conference). Josh Mballa added 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Maceo Jack had 10 points.
Payton Sparks had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Cardinals (11-13, 6-7). Luke Bumbalough added 16 points and six rebounds. Demarius Jacobs had 14 points.
The Bulls improve to 2-0 against the Cardinals for the season. Buffalo defeated Ball State 74-68 on Jan. 14.
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Game Information
Buffalo, NY
Referee:Frank Spencer
Referee:Todd Von Sossan
Referee:Marcus Gossard
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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