Western Michigan Broncos @ Ball State Cardinals
Ball State rallies to beat Western Michigan 75-71 in OT
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Jeremie Tyler scored five of his 19 points in overtime, and Franko House had a career-high nine assists as Ball State rallied from a nine-point deficit and beat Western Michigan 75-71 on Saturday.
Ball State (15-8, 6-4 Mid-American Conference), which hit 15 3-pointers, pulled into a first-place tie with Central Michigan atop the West Division standings.
The Broncos never trailed in the second half unit House made a 3 to put the Cardinals up 56-55. It was tied at 59, yet House missed a layup and a jumper on the last possession to force overtime.
Tyler, who made five 3-pointers, hit a 3 and two free throws to help the Cardinals take a 71-66 lead. Thomas Wilder made a pair of free throws, and then a 3-pointer with six seconds left to get Western Michigan within two at 73-71. Francis Kiapway sank two free throws to seal it.
Wilder had 23 points for the Broncos (9-14, 3-7).
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Chad Barlow
Referee:Kyle Ingram
Referee:Courtney Green
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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