Kam Craft scored 28 points to lead Miami (OH) to a victory against Ball State, with Peter Suder and Eian Elmer also contributing double-digit scoring efforts. Payton Sparks finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds for Ball State.

Miami took the lead with 5:21 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Craft led their team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them ahead 38-33 at the break. Craft scored 15 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Miami to an eight-point victory.

Ball States defensive struggles lead to an 80-72 loss to Miami of Ohio. Here are three takeaways from the contest.