TOLEDO, Ohio -- Tayler Persons had 31 points, including a career-high six 3-pointers, seven rebounds and five assists and Ball State beat Toledo 82-74 on Tuesday night to maintain at least a share of first place in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference with one regular-season game remaining.
Franko House scored 17 with eight boards and four assists, Ryan Weber added 14 points and Francis Kiapway hit three 3s and finished with 12 points for Ball State (19-11, 10-7).
Two 3-pointers by Persons made it 6-0 and the Cardinals never trailed.