- Matchup: Ball State Cardinals vs Indiana State Sycamores
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Hulman Center, Terre Haute, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Indiana State Sycamores (3-2) are set to face the Ball State Cardinals (2-2) at the Hulman Center this Saturday.
In their last game against Little Rock, the Ball State Cardinals suffered a defeat, ending with a score of 68-62. The Cardinals committed 14 personal fouls, while Little Rock recorded a total of 17. From beyond the arc, Ball State netted 7 out of 12 attempts. Little Rock, on the other hand, achieved a free throw percentage of 45.5%, making 5 of 11 attempts. Little Rock also secured 32 total rebounds (10 offensive and 22 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They delivered 14 assists and accumulated 8 steals. Defensively, Ball State allowed Little Rock to shoot 54.9% from the field, with an opponent shooting record of 28 out of 51. Ball State captured 17 rebounds (3 offensive), made 13 out of 19 free throw attempts (68.4%), and ended with a shooting mark of 44.7% from the field (21 out of 47), hitting 7 of 21 from three-point territory.
Key player Armoni Zeigler contributed significantly, shooting 60.0% from the field, dishing out 3 assists, and recording 5 rebounds in 38 minutes of play, culminating in 15 points on 6 out of 10 shooting.
Ball State, entering the matchup with a 2-2 record, averages 69.0 points per game, ranking 321st in the nation, and shoots 45.5% from the field. The Cardinals make 34.1% of their three-point shots (28 of 82) and 61.1% from the free throw line. The team averages 29.8 rebounds per game and has a total of 52 assists for the season, which places them 316th in the country in assists. They commit an average of 13.3 turnovers and 14.8 fouls per game.
On the defensive front, the Cardinals force 17.8 turnovers per game and draw 19.5 personal fouls. They permit teams to shoot 33.3% from beyond the arc and are currently ranked 99th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 68.0. The Cardinals’ defense allows an opponent field goal percentage of 46.3% (105 out of 227) and averages 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking 124th in Division 1 for assists allowed, relinquishing a total of 55 this year.
In their last outing, the Indiana State Sycamores achieved a victory over Louisiana Tech, finishing 60-51. The Sycamores collected 31 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds, totaling 35 for the game. They turned the ball over 11 times but recorded 4 steals. Louisiana Tech committed 18 personal fouls, leading to the Sycamores making 9 out of 12 free throw attempts at a rate of 75.0%. From three-point range, Indiana State went 11 of 38 (28.9%) and concluded the game shooting 20 out of 60 from the field for a 33.3% success rate. They allowed Louisiana Tech to score 19 out of 66 attempts, reflecting an opponent shooting percentage of 28.8%. At the charity stripe, they shot 11 out of 20 (55.0%). Indiana State’s rebounding allowed Louisiana Tech to grab a total of 45 boards (12 offensive).
Camp Wagner was a notable performer for Indiana State, scoring 16 points in 28 minutes of play, with no assists, shooting 4 out of 11 (36.4%) and securing 8 rebounds.
Indiana State currently holds a 3-2 record this season. Offensively, the Sycamores are shooting 42.0% from the floor, ranking 299th nationally, and have scored 366 points this season (73.2 per game), averaging 37.6 rebounds per game. They provide 16.2 assists per contest (135th in college basketball) and average 14.6 turnovers per game. The Sycamores incur 16.6 personal fouls per game while shooting 70.7% from the charity stripe.
On defense, Indiana State is ranked 208th in the nation for points allowed, permitting 74.2 points per game. They force 12.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 42.6% from the field (176th in the nation). Their defense allows 32.4% shooting from three-point range (33 out of 102), with opponents converting 62.0% of free throw attempts. The Sycamores permit an average of 11.8 assists and 40.8 rebounds per game, ranking 115th and 342nd, respectively, in Division 1.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Indiana State
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