MUNCIE, Ind. — Following its worst offensive performance of the season, Ball State (4-5) returned to Worthen Arena and earned a commanding, 85-58, victory over NAIA opponent IU Kokomo.
Twelve different Ball State players scored as it snapped a two-game losing streak to move one game closer to .500.
Here are three takeaways from the win:
Ball State asserts its dominance
After going back and forth early on — IU Kokomo trailed 17-15 with 14:30 left in the first half after hitting five of its first six shots, including three 3-pointers — Ball State pulled ahead early in the first half and remained in front the rest of the game.