MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) Basheer Jihad had 27 points in Ball State's 83-71 win over SIU-Edwardsville on Sunday.

Jihad also contributed 10 rebounds for the Cardinals (8-2). Jalin Anderson added 23 points while shooting 8 for 16, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc, and he also had five assists. Ben Hendriks shot 2 of 5 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 10 points, while adding six rebounds.

Damarco Minor led the Cougars (6-5) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and 12 rebounds. SIU-Edwardsville also got 15 points and two steals from Shamar Wright. In addition, Ray'Sean Taylor had 12 points.

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Ball State next plays Saturday against Indiana State at home, and SIU-Edwardsville will host Central Christian Bible on Monday.

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