Eastern Grabs 75-68 Win over Ball State on Senior Day

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team went into halftime trailing Ball State University, 37-27, but rallied from the deficit to beat the Cardinals, 75-68, inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center Saturday, Feb. 25, to help send graduate senior Derek Ballard Jr. (Southfield, Mich.-Southfield Lathrup) out with a victory on his Senior Day.

The Eagles (8-21, 5-11 MAC) had three players score in double figures, led by Emoni Bates (Ypsilanti, Mich.-Ypsi Prep-Memphis), who posted a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Tyson Acuff (Detroit, Mich.-Cass Technical-Duquesne) added 20 points and two steals while Colin Golson Jr.…