MUNCIE, Ind. - A lot happened for the Cardinals today in Worthen Arena. Ball State pulled off the 67-62 upset over Mid-American Conference regular and west division champion Central Michigan, handing the Chippewas their first league loss of the season. Graduate senior Jasmin Samz also accomplished a milestone Saturday afternoon after making the last free throw in today's game for her 1,000th career point.
The Cardinals (20-8, 12-4) victory over the Chippewas (22-5, 15-1) allowed BSU to wrap up its MAC play at home undefeated (9-0) for the first time since the 2008-09 season. Ball State also secured a first-round bye to the upcoming 2020 Mid-American Conference Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio (March 11-14).