Troy Simons committed a technical foul that gave Ball State a 52-45 lead with 9:10 left. The senior guard missed a 3-pointer, but felt he was fouled, and he adamantly expressed his feelings to the officials. At the same time, senior guard Antonio Williams picked up his fourth foul fighting for the offensive rebound.
The Cardinals not only made both free throws, but scored after the inbound. It was a potential seven-point swing that cost the Flashes their momentum at a crucial turning point.
Less than five minutes later, Williams fouled out after he fought for another offensive rebound.