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MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State opened up its 2019-20 campaign with an 87-43 win over Division III Defiance College.
What was an exhibition game for Defiance, the season opener served as a taste of what is to come for the Cardinals. All 13 of the players that suited up for the Cardinals on Tuesday night saw minutes in the game, including all six of its newcomers.
Here are three takeaways from Ball State's dominating season-opening victory:
Not shying away from the 3
The first shot, and make, of the season for Ball State was a 3-pointer from junior guard Ishmael El-Amin.