Muncie, Ind. -- Justin Bowick's career-high eight catches for 171 yards, and Tanner Koiziol's record-breaking 68 single-season catches by a tight end highlighted Tuesday night's Redbird Rivalry game between the Ball State Cardinals and Miami Redhawks. The Cardinals, however, fought in a losing effort, falling 27-21 at Scheumann Stadium.
The Cardinals (3-6, 2-3 MAC) fell in their Redbird Rivalry matchup with the Redhawks (5-4, 4-1) for the fifth straight season. Miami won its fourth straight game.