MUNCIE, Ind. — Payton Sparks had 18 points as Ball State beat Bowling Green State University 93-72 in men’s basketball on Saturday.
Sparks added eight rebounds for the Cardinals (18-7, 9-3 Mid-American Conference). Jaylin Sellers had 17 points while going 5 of 7 (5-for-5 from distance). Jarron Coleman had 13 points and shot 4 for 8 (3-for-7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Samari Curtis led the Falcons (10-15, 4-8) with 20 points. Brenton Mills had 14 points for Bowling Green. Chandler Turner finished with 11 points and seven rebounds.
“Our energy and effort on the defensive end was nonexistent today,” BG coach Michael Huger said.