In the second game of the MGM Grand Main Event tournament, the Ball State men's basketball team (1-2) traveled south to the University of Alabama (2-1) Friday night.
The Cardinals, coming off of an overtime loss to Indiana State, couldn't slow down the Crimson tide’s shooting falling 77-59.
Ball State box score leaders Points: Tayler Persons (15) Rebounds: Tahjai Teague (11) Assists: Tahjai Teague (2) Francis Kiapway (2) Blocks: Tahjai Teague (2) Kyle Mallers (2) Ball State kept the game close in the first half only being down two, 16-14 around the 10-minute mark.