Indiana State rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat Ball State 69-66, powered by defensive stops and timely scoring from the bench. Karmani Gregory led the Sycamores with 20 points, while Jackson Cooper delivered two late tip-ins to help seal the win.

By the Numbers
  • Indiana State erased a 15-point deficit, trailing 51-36 with 14:54 remaining.
  • Gregory scored 20 points; Cooper added 12 points and seven rebounds.
  • Duce Paschal had 8 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
  • The Sycamores shot 40% from the field and made 17 of 23 free throws.
Yes, But

Indiana State opened strongly and led by 10 in the first half, but a 20-4 Ball State run flipped the game. The Sycamores also had to withstand a late Cardinals push before securing the three-point win.

State of Play
  • Indiana State improved to 1-1; Ball State fell to 0-2.
  • The Sycamores have won five straight games against the Cardinals.
What's Next

Indiana State returns home Wednesday, Nov. 11, to host Milwaukee at 7 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN+ and 105.5 The Legend.

Bottom Line

Indiana State’s comeback showed how defense, bench contributions and late-game rebounding can turn a sizable deficit into a rivalry win.