Ball State defeats Earlham 93-30

Ball State Dominates Earlham in Statement Win

In front of a raucous crowd at Worthen Arena, the Ball State Cardinals made a statement on Tuesday night, defeating the visiting Earlham Pioneers 93-30 in a non-conference matchup.

The game was a blowout from the opening tip, with Ball State taking an early 8-0 lead that it would never relinquish. The Cardinals' dominant performance on both ends of the court was evident in their halftime score, which stood at 48-8. The final margin of victory would ultimately be 63 points, the largest in the game.

Ball State's Preston Copeland led the way for his team, scoring 18 points on an impressive 80.0% shooting clip. Mason Jones chipped in with 11 rebounds and 8 points, while Devon Barnes added 5 assists and 17 points of his own.

For Earlham, the reality of facing a Ball State team at its peak was clear from the outset. The Pioneers struggled to find their footing on offense, making just 19.0% of their field goal attempts. Manntavius Goodman led the way for his team with 7 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' defensive onslaught.

The statistics told a similar story. Ball State shot an impressive 71.6% from the field, including 47.0% from three-point range. In contrast, Earlham struggled to find its mark, making just 21.3% of their field goal attempts and 10.0% of their three-point shots.

In terms of advanced statistics, Ball State's true shooting percentage of 70.1% was a testament to the team's overall efficiency on offense. Meanwhile, Earlham's 28.2% true shooting percentage told a much different story about the Pioneers' struggles at times.

The game served as a statement win for the Cardinals, who will look to build on this momentum in the coming weeks. For Earlham, it was a tough lesson learned about the importance of facing strong opponents and adapting their strategies accordingly.

With Ball State's performance on full display, one thing is clear: when these two teams meet again, it won't be by 63 points.