Ball State and Kent State Square Off on ESPNU Saturday

MUNCIE, Indiana -- The Ball State Cardinals and Kent State Golden Flashes will hit the hardwood for a nationally-televised matchup on Saturday, Feb. 22. Tip-off from Worthen Arena is slated for 12 p.m. ET on ESPNU.

The two teams previously met this season on Jan. 15 in Kent, with Ball State posting a 66-57 victory. Lachelle Austin led the Cardinals with 17 points, while Alex Richard ended the night with 16. Ally Becki and Grace Kingery each tallied 10 points apiece.

With Ball State's win at Eastern Michigan on Feb. 15, the Cardinals secured their spot in the 2025 MAC Tournament in Cleveland (March 12-15). This marks the 35th appearance in the MAC Tournament in program history. Ball State has…