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    Ball State Cardinals

    10-11, 4-5 MAC
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    BUF324476
    Buffalo
    Buffalo

    Buffalo Bulls

    7-14, 2-7 MAC
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    Game Leaders

    P. Sparks

    P. Sparks #5 - BALL

    27PTS
    10/19FG
    7/13FT
    A. Boldin Jr.

    A. Boldin Jr. #4 - BUF

    16PTS
    7/11FG
    2/2FT
    Full Box Score
    Team Stats
    BALLBUF
    Field Goal %
    46.0
    38.5
    Three Point %
    35.3
    20.5
    Turnovers
    9
    10
    Rebounds
    45
    37

    Game Information

    Alumni Arena
    5:00 PM, February 1, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 2,101
    • Referees:
    • Steve McJunkins
    • Jeff Spedoske
    • Tariq Lucas

    Payton Sparks scores 27 and Ball State beats Buffalo 89-76

    — Payton Sparks' 27 points helped Ball State defeat Buffalo 89-76 on Saturday night.
    Feb 1, 2025, 07:47 pm - Data Skrive
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    Betting Results
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    Ball State CardinalsBALLBALL
    (10-11)
    (10-11, 4-5 Conf)
    -2.5
    -115
    win outcome
    -2.5
    -105
    win outcome
    o152.5
    -115
    win outcome
    -140
    Buffalo BullsBUFBUF
    (7-14)
    (7-14, 2-7 Conf)
    u151.5
    -110
    +2.5
    -115
    u152.5
    -105
    +120
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