Game 18
Ball State (10-7, 3-1 MAC) vs. Miami (8-9, 1-3 MAC)
Saturday, Jan. 18 (1 p.m. ET)
Muncie, Ind. (Worthen Arena)
Watch: ESPN+ | Listen: 96.7/104.9 | Live Stats | Tickets
Advanced statistics are playing an ever-important role in how college basketball teams are evaluated. James Whitford pays close attention to the numbers, and the number crunching is saying this is the best defensive team Whitford has had in his seven years in Muncie.
The Cardinals (10-7, 3-1 MAC) are having their best defensive season across the board since Whitford has been at the helm.