Twenty wins and a postseason victory. That's the story of the 2015-16 Ball State Cardinals. So far.
Ball State (20-13) moves on to the second round of the CIT after outlasting Tennessee State (20-11)78-73 on Tuesday night. The win is the 20th of the season for the Cardinals, the school's most since a 23-12 effort 2002. It's Ball State's first postseason victory in 14 seasons.
BSU's season looked to be coming to a close in the first half. The Cardinals fell behind by as many 17, and entered halftime trailing 27-14. A furious second half comeback complete with timely shooting and a stout defensive effort forced overtime.