MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – A slow start was too much to overcome, as the Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team suffered a 78-49 setback at the hands of Ball State University Wednesday evening, Jan. 18, at John E. Worthen Arena in Muncie, Ind.
As a team Eastern Michigan shot 29.3 percent from the field, converting just 17-of-58 field goal attempts. The Green and White finished 3-of-20 from distance and 12-of-18 from the charity stripe. Ball State on the other hand, converted shots at a 43.1 percent clip, including 61.5 (8-of-13) from beyond the arc. Compounding its shooting troubles, the Eagles coughed the ball up a season-high 20 times.