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Cardinals Top Grizzlies in Home Opener

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State men's basketball team rode a balanced offensive attack to pull away from Franklin College and win 87-60 on Friday night at Worthen Arena.

The Cardinals (1-1) trailed 22-18 about 10 minutes into the game before ending the first half on a 26-6 scoring run to hold a 44-28 edge going into the break. Ball State led by double digits for the remainder of the contest, which was the home team's first at Worthen of the 2024-25 season.

(17 points, five rebounds, two assists) and (17 points, three rebounds) led the Cardinals in scoring, while (15 points, eight rebounds) and (13 points) also had double figures.