Ball State Cardinals at Texas State Bobcats
· MAC-SBC Challenge
Sykes scores 11 in Texas State's 68-60 victory over Ball State
Jordan Mason and Coleton Benson each scored 11 points for the Bobcats (11-14, 4-8 Sun Belt Conference).
The Cardinals (12-12, 4-7 Mid-American Conference) were led in scoring by Basheer Jihad, who finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Mickey Pearson Jr. added 13 points and two blocks for Ball State. Davion Bailey also had 12 points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 60 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 60 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:12 | Mickey Pearson Jr. made Layup. | 60 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:12 | Mickey Pearson Jr. Offensive Rebound. | 58 - 68 |
| 2nd 0:15 | Mickey Pearson Jr. missed Layup. | 58 - 68 |
Statistics
 BALL |
 TXST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19-49 | FG | 27-58 |
| 39 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 7-16 | 3PT | 5-13 |
| 44 | Three Point % | 38 |
| 15-20 | FT | 9-16 |
| 75 | Free Throw % | 56 |
| 32 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 25 |
| 11 | Assists | 15 |
| 5 | Steals | 13 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 3 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 20 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 14 | Fouls | 17 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 14 |
Game Information
Venue: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center
Location: San Marcos, TX
Attendance: 1,407 | Capacity:
Location: San Marcos, TX
Attendance: 1,407 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 1-0 | - | 13-0 |
| Buffalo | 1-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Kent State | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Bowling Green | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Massachusetts | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Ohio | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Western Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Central Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Ball State | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 2-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Georgia Southern | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Troy | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| South Alabama | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| App State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Texas State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Old Dominion | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Georgia State | 1-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
| Louisiana | 1-1 | 1 | 2-11 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-5 |
| James Madison | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| UL Monroe | 0-2 | 2 | 3-10 |