OMAHA, Neb. — Ball State got back in the win column on a late night in Nebraska, beating Omaha 71-61.
The Cardinals, following a double-digit loss at Indiana State, rallied back for a double-digit victory. It wasn't the cleanest game, particularly in the second half, but Ball State will return home with a 2-1 record under its belt.
Here are three reasons why Ball State won:
Cardinals out-physical Mavericks
Under Michael Lewis, Ball State is playing with some more physicality. Against Omaha, the Cardinals asserted themselves as the more physical team on both ends of the floor.