Thomas rallies Ball State over Bowling Green 81-80
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Miryne Thomas made two baskets in the final 24 seconds and Ball State opened Mid-American Conference play with an 81-80 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday night.
Luke Bumbalough matched his season high with 21 points for the Cardinals (6-6). Freshman Payton Sparks added a career-high 20 points with nine rebounds. Thomas finished with eight points and a career-high 14 rebounds. Freshman reserve Jaylin Sellers hit all three of his 3-point tries and scored 11.
Trey Diggs hit six 3-pointers and scored 18 to pace the Falcons (7-5). Daeqwon Plowden added 15 points. Samari Curtis had 13 points and Joe Reece scored 10.
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2021-22 Mid-American Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Toledo | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
Kent State | 16-4 | 1 | 23-11 |
Ohio | 14-6 | 3 | 25-10 |
Akron | 14-6 | 3 | 24-10 |
Buffalo | 13-6 | 3.5 | 19-11 |
Ball State | 9-10 | 7.5 | 14-17 |
Miami (OH) | 8-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
Central Michigan | 6-12 | 10 | 7-23 |
Bowling Green | 6-14 | 11 | 13-18 |
Northern Illinois | 6-14 | 11 | 9-21 |
Eastern Michigan | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
Western Michigan | 4-16 | 13 | 8-23 |