at Northern Illinois
1/25/2025 | 4:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM CT
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Jeremiah Hernandez hit three free throws in the closing seconds to propel the Ball State men's basketball team to an 82-80 win over Central Michigan on Tuesday night at McGuirk Arena.
The Cardinals (9-9, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) trailed 50-37 to the Chippewas (8-10, 2-4 MAC) early in the second half before scoring 31 of the next 40 points to take a 68-59 advantage at the 5:38 mark following two free throws by Juanse Gorosito.