Men's Basketball Scores 59-52 Win Over Toledo

MUNCIE, Ind.? Utilizing a career-high 14 rebounds from freshman Malik Perry, the Ball State (5-19, 4-8 Mid-American Conference) men's basketball team picked up its second-straight win with a 59-52 league victory over Toledo (8-16, 5-7 MAC) Sunday afternoon at Worthen Arena.

Despite an 18 point effort by Toledo's Tyrone Kent, the Rockets suffered their third loss in the last four games.

“Our guys showed great effort tonight," Ball State head coach Billy Taylor stated. "I loved our effort and tenacity. Toledo is a long and athletic team. I thought our guys did a great job of following the game defensively.”

Ball State's Peyton Stovall led the Cardinals with 15 points while shooting 5-for-7 from the field with two coming from beyond the arch.

His second three-pointer of the day put him at 155 career three-point field goals, passing Chris Williams for third place in career three-point field goals in Ball State's 87 year history.

Ball State freshman Melvin Goins' tallied 14 points with a career-high six steals. His six steals puts him at 47 on the season, tied for second in the Mid-American Conference.

“I attribute six steals to energy. I came out with a lot of energy tonight.” Melvin Goins stated regarding his career-high effort.

The Cardinals grabbed 39 boards against Toledo. Cardinal freshman Malik Perry recorded a career-high 14 rebounds, after tying his previous best of nine at halftime.

“Malik played with great character today, any time you don't get that many touches but get 14 rebounds, it's a tremendous job,” Taylor said, “He found other ways to contribute with his rebounds and defense.”

Ball State Junior Anthony Newell added with 12 points and 12 boards, earning his fifth double-double of the season.

“I think Anthony is seeing what we need from him. He has the ability to do a lot of things and get a lot of rebounds,” Taylor said, “We were able to run in transition and control the tempo of the game.”

Additional scorers for Toledo included Jonathan Amos with 10 points and Ridley Johnson with nine. Jerrah Young contributed 10 rebounds in the Toledo effort.

The Cardinals head back on the road Wednesday for a 7 p.m. match-up against MAC foe Central Michigan, in effort to win three straight.

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Team Stats

Peyton Stovall

Melvin Goins

Anthony Newell

Rashaun McLemore

Players Mentioned

Melvin Goins

Anthony Newell

Malik Perry

Peyton Stovall

Players Mentioned

Melvin Goins

Anthony Newell

Malik Perry

Peyton Stovall