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Indiana State rallies from 15-point deficit to defeat Ball State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 1:49 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

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Summary

Indiana State overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to secure a 69-66 victory over Ball State on November 7 inside Worthen Arena. The Sycamores trailed 51-36 before mounting a comeback led by Karmani Gregory's 20 points and key contributions from Chance Puryear and Duce Paschal. Indiana State regained the lead with under four minutes left, as Maguire Mitchell's layup capped off a decisive 16-6 run. The Sycamores halted Ball State's attack late, allowing them to secure their fifth consecutive win against the Cardinals. This match marked a significant showing of resilience for Indiana State as they aim to establish a strong season.

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•Indiana State trailed by 15 in the second half.
•Karmani Gregory led with 20 points.
•The Sycamores scored 37 points in the second half.
•Maguire Mitchell's layup gave Indiana State the lead late.
•This marks Indiana State's fifth consecutive win over Ball State.

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Indiana State overcame a 15-point second-half deficit Friday night with a gritty defensive effort and clutch play off the bench by Chance Puryear and Duce Paschal, while Karmani Gregory added his second consecutive 20-point performance in a 69-66 nonconference men's basketball win over Ball State inside Worthen Arena. The Sycamores trailed 51-36 with 14:54 left in the second half as Ball ...
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