Ohio Bobcats @ Ball State Cardinals
Hunter scores career-high 32, Ohio downs Ball State 84-79 in OT
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Jaylin Hunter scored a career-high 32 points to lead Ohio past Ball State 84-79 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Hunter capped the scoring in regulation with 52 seconds left to tie it at 72-all.
Hunter had five rebounds and five assists for the Bobcats (13-10, 7-4 Mid-American Conference). Aidan Hadaway scored 14 points while going 6 of 8 from the field, and added 10 rebounds and three blocks. Miles Brown was 2 of 6 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 10 points.
Jalin Anderson led the Cardinals (12-11, 4-7) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and nine rebounds. Mickey Pearson Jr. added 18 points and nine rebounds for Ball State. In addition, Davion Bailey finished with 15 points, four assists and two steals.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Brian McNutt
Referee:John Hampton
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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