The upcoming NCAA Tournament first-round clash is set between the Ball State Cardinals, holding the No. 4 seed, and the Belmont Bruins. This eagerly awaited match is scheduled for Thursday, with the exact time yet to be announced.
In their last game, Ball State faced a setback against Kent State, ending with a score of 65-50 on March 15. Ally Becki led the team with a commendable 13 points. On the other hand, Belmont encountered a defeat from Missouri State with a final score of 63-48 on March 16, where Tessa Miller stood out by scoring 17 points.
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Wondering when and where to catch the Ball State vs. Belmont game? Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 21, 2024. Although the game time is still to be decided, the action will unfold at the John E. Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. Fans can stream the game live on Fubo.
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Delving into the teams’ performance, Ball State boasts a scoring differential of +418, outscoring opponents by an average of 12.6 points per game. They score an average of 73.1 points per game, ranking them 56th in college basketball, while their defense allows 60.5 points per game, placing them 85th. However, their scoring has dipped slightly in the last 10 games to an average of 69.6 points.
Belmont, with a +279 scoring differential, surpasses its opponents by 8.4 points per game on average. The team scores 70.5 points per game, ranking 86th, and concedes 62.1 points per game, ranking 124th in college basketball. Interestingly, Belmont has increased its scoring in the last 10 games, averaging 74.8 points.
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