CHARLESTON, Ill. — After back-to-back buzzer-beating losses, Ball State men's basketball got back in the win column in a comfortable 76-59 victory at Eastern Illinois.
The Cardinals (5-4) led for most of the game after exchanging the lead early in the first half, extended their lead to as many as 19 in the second half and never allowed an inferior Panthers (2-8) team get within striking distance down the stretch.
Three takeaways:
Mickey Pearson shines off the bench
Ball State came into the game with all five of its starters averaging 9.9 points or better.