After defeating first place Central Michigan on the road Feb. 13, Ball State men's basketball began preparing to travel to Miami on Feb. 16.
Ball State (16-9, 7-5 Mid-American Conference) defeated Miami (9-16, 3-9 MAC) earlier in the season on Jan. 16 after mounting a 16-point comeback against the RedHawks. Jeremiah Davis’ last second layup pushed the Cardinals past Miami, 48-46, in Worthen Arena.
Coach James Whitford started the season with only one road victory during his time at Ball State. Ball State won four of its past five road games and holds a 4-2 record away from Worthen Arena this season.