The Ball State Cardinals are heading to the Strahan Arena at the University Events Center on Saturday evening to take on the Texas State Bobcats in non-conference action. The Cardinals (12-11) are coming off an 84-79 overtime home loss on Tuesday against the Ohio Bobcats. The Bobcats (10-14) are on a three-game winning streak after a 63-56 home win against the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Wednesday.
The Ball State Cardinals are looking to recover from their 84-79 overtime home loss against the Ohio Bobcats. Ball State played decently well as the Cardinals were able to shoot 30-of-71 (42.3%) from the floor, 7-of-23 (30.4%) from the three-point line and 19 free-throw attempts. Junior guard Jalin Anderson stepped up as in 44 minutes and recorded 22 points, nine rebounds, three assists one steal and four turnovers. The Bobcats had a decent shooting night themselves as Ohio had a 48.3 field goal percentage, 28.0 three-point percentage and 26 charity stripe attempts.
The Ball State Cardinals are scoring at a good rate as they are averaging 75.4 points whale shooting 45.9% from the field. The defense has done a decent job as they are gi ving up 71.0 points per game thus far.
Injury Report for Ball State
Center Zane Doughty: Undisclosed (OUT)
Guard Ethan Brittain-Watts: Leg (OUT)