BUFFALO, N.Y. — Basheer Jihad's 20 points helped Ball State defeat Buffalo 87-59 on Tuesday night.
Jihad also contributed nine rebounds for the Cardinals (10-9, 2-5 Mid-American Conference). Mickey Pearson Jr. scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 14, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc, and added 11 rebounds. Jalin Anderson was 4 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding five steals.
Sy Chatman finished with 27 points and seven rebounds for the Bulls (2-16, 1-5). Isaiah Adams added nine points, four assists, and two steals for Buffalo. Jonnivius Smith also had eight points, seven rebounds, and two blocks.
Up Next:
Buffalo travels to Michigan for the start of a two-game road trip as they face the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
ST. BONAVENTURE
Jimmy Clark III scored nine points and Duquesne beat St. Bonaventure 54-50 on Tuesday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Clark had three steals for the Dukes (10-8, 1-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Fousseyni Drame scored eight points and added seven rebounds. Jake DiMichele shot 2 for 6, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with seven points, while adding three steals.
Charles Pride finished with 14 points and three steals for the Bonnies (11-7, 2-4). Yann Farell added 12 points, eight rebounds, and two steals for St. Bonaventure. Moses Flowers also had six points and seven rebounds.
Clark scored six points in the first half for Duquesne, who led 22-15 at halftime. DiMichele led Duquesne with seven points in the second half.
Up Next:
St. Bonaventure begins a two-game homestand as they host Saint Joseph's on Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m.
