MUNCIE, Ind. — If Ball State plays like this once the Mid-American Conference slate begins, it will be just fine and be in position to contend for a league title as many believe this team has the potential to do.
The Cardinals' 87-83 loss Wednesday night at Bucknell will sting in a similar manner as the last-second loss at Dayton in the season opener, but the bottom line is that they played well in a very good team's arena.
Consider this: Bucknell is the preseason favorite in the Patriot League and has a 12-point loss at No.