Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan | Score: 62-60, Eastern Michigan | New record: 11-14 overall, 6-8 MAC
FIRST HALF
In the game’s first 10 minutes, Eastern Michigan jumped out to a 20-10 lead, making two early three-pointers. Ball State answered with a 9-2 run, spearheaded by junior Shelbie Justice’s three-pointer. With 1:23 remaining in the first half, Ball State cut the lead down to two points at 33-31. A Ball State turnover led to a three-pointer from Eastern Michigan. Freshman Renee Bennett scored with 39 seconds left in the first half on a layup. Ball State entered halftime down 33-36.
SECOND HALF
Ball State took the lead for the first time in the game at the 14:03 mark, off sophomore forward Nathalie Fontaine’s layup. A few free throws gave Ball State a seven-point lead, the largest of the game, with just over 10 minutes left. With 5:26 remaining in the game, senior guard Brandy Woody tied the game at 54 with a pair of free throws. Eastern Michigan’s Cha Sweeney scored five points in the final minutes to secure the win for her team.
| Ball State | Eastern Michigan | |
| 35.5 | Field goal percentage | 43.3 |
| 40 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 23 |
| 57.1 | Free throw percentage | 80.0 |
| 17.4 | 3-point FG percentage | 31.6 |
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