Ball State defeated Central Michigan by a score of 79-71 in a game played at Central Michigan on February 27, 2024. Central Michigan had an offensive rating of 103.1 compared to an offensive rating of 114.7 for Ball State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 68.9, which is 2% slower than the NCAA average.
Central Michigan's offensive rating in this game was 2% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 12% worse than average. The pace of the game was 0% faster than the adjusted season average for Central Michigan. Meanwhile, Ball State's offensive rating in this game was 13% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 2% worse than average. The pace of the game was 1% faster than the adjusted season average for Ball State.
Currently, Central Michigan is ranked #267 with their offense ranked #310 and defense ranked #203 while Ball State is ranked #232 with an offense ranked #208 and a defense ranked #259. Central Michigan is currently 17-14 while Ball State is 13-16. Central Michigan has a strength of schedule ranked #231 while Ball State's schedule is ranked #312.