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Buzzer breakdown: BSU men’s basketball loses against Ohio in Mid-American Conference matchup

MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State returned to action Saturday for another Mid-American Conference matchup, this time against Ohio.

The Cardinals entered the game with a chance to remain undefeated in conference play this season. They were playing at home again in Worthen Arena, a place this season they were undefeated in as well. They were facing a Bobcats team that was again without its leading scorer, star guard Jason Preston.

However, Ohio (5-4, 1-2 in MAC) was able to defeat BSU (4-4, 2-1) and hand Ball State coach James Whitford and company a 78-68 loss.

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The Bobcats started off the game strong, jumping out to a 15-point, 26-11 lead less than 10 minutes into the first half before the Cardinals battled back to only trail by five at halftime.