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February 25, 2021 Automated Insights
Central Michigan (6-14, 2-11) vs. Ball State (8-11, 6-8)
John E. Worthen Arena, Muncie, Indiana; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ball State looks to extend Central Michigan’s conference losing streak to eight games. Central Michigan’s last MAC win came against the Eastern Michigan Eagles 75-64 on Jan. 16. Ball State is coming off a 90-71 home win over Kent State on Wednesday.
SENIOR SCORING: Ball State has relied heavily on its seniors this year. K.J. Walton, Ishmael El-Amin, Brachen Hazen, Jarron Coleman and Miryne Thomas have collectively accounted for 68 percent of the team’s scoring this year and 68 percent of all Cardinals points over the last five games.WONDERFUL WALTON: Across 16 games this season, Ball State’s Walton has shot 53.7 percent.
W. Michigan seeks revenge on Ball State
February 20, 2021 GMT
John E. Worthen Arena, Muncie, Indiana; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ball State goes for the season sweep over Western Michigan after winning the previous matchup in Kalamazoo. The teams last went at it on Dec. 22, when the Cardinals shot 51.8 percent from the field while holding Western Michigan to just 44.2 percent on their way to an eight-point victory.
SAVVY VETERANS: Each of these teams has relied heavily on their seniors this year. K.J. Walton, Ishmael El-Amin, Brachen Hazen, Jarron Coleman and Miryne Thomas have collectively accounted for 67 percent of Ball State’s scoring this season including 59 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. For Western Michigan, Greg Lee, B. Artis White and Jason Whitens have combined to score 49 percent of the team’s points this season, including 59 percent of all Broncos points over their last five.LOVE FOR LEE: Lee has connected on 25.8 percent of the 31 3
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Akron (13-4, 11-3) vs. Ball State (7-10, 5-7) John E. Worthen Arena, Muncie, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron goes for the season sweep over Ball State after winning the.