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Final Score: Tenn-Martin 52 - Ball State 68

Muncie, IN (Sports Network) - Terrence Watson and Malik Perry scored 15 points apiece, as the Ball State Cardinals claimed a 68-52 victory over the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks as part of BracketBusters weekend at Worthen Arena.

Jarrod Jones registered 13 points and eight rebounds for the Cardinals (15-11), who took over sole possession of first place in the MAC West Division earlier this week. Randy Davis tallied 10 points and seven boards in the victory.

Reserves Marquis Weddle and Reuben Clayton scored 15 and 11 points, respectively to pace UTM (4-23). Benzor Simmons added 10 points as the Skyhawks remain winless on the road (0-14) this season.

Both teams shot below 35 percent from the floor in a rocky first half, though it was Ball State grabbing a 26-22 halftime lead.

The Cardinals heated up in the second stanza, as they shot 56 percent from the floor and held a 13-1 scoring edge at the foul line to win big at home.

The Skyhawks were content to settle for outside jumpers, though they shot just 2-of-16 from beyond the arc. UTM attempted only five free throws for the game.