MUNCIE, Ind. - The Cardinals (6-9, 1-2 MAC) placed four players in double figures, with sophomore guard Maliah Howard-Bass leading the way with a 16-point performance, but Ball State was unable to overcome Ohio's (13-1, 2-1 MAC) outside game in a 90-75 loss to the Bobcats on Saturday at University Arena.
Freshman forward Thelma Dis Agustsdottir and classmate guard Gabby Smith added 13 points, which was a career high for Smith. Senior guard Nakeya Penny rounded out the double figure scoring with 11. Defensively, sophomore forward Oshlynn Brown led all players with 13 rebounds.