Ball state men's basketball defeated Miami on Feb. 16, 73-56, giving the Cardinals sole possession of first place in Mid-American Conference West Division.
Ball State shot 47 percent from the field and had three different players score in double digits. Senior forward Franko House led the way for the Cardinals with 19 points and six rebounds.
Sophomore forward Sean Sellers hit a 3-pointer with 2:30 left in the first half to give the Cardinals a 25-22 lead heading into the locker room. Ball State did not look back, shooting 41 percent from behind the 3-point line as a team.