Ball State cruised to a 101-86 home win over Belmont in the opening round of the WNIT on Thursday evening, securing the program’s first victory in the event since 2018.
Although the Cardinals went on to log their third 100-point scoring night on the season, they did not open with a strong offensive first quarter. The first ten minutes of play saw Ball State convert on just 5-of-14 field goals and 2-of-6 three-point attempts.
Brady Sallee’s squad’s offensive woes led to a low-scoring first quarter, with just 12 points on the scoreboard at the end of the frame.