The Ball State University women's basketball team defeated Indiana State University Saturday night by 82-63. Ball State has a 5-3 record and is undefeated at home.
Ball State shot 49 percent from the floor and shot 66 percent on free throws. Ball State also out rebounded Indiana State 48-28.
Guard Kiley Jarrett and forward Emily Maggert led the team scoring 19 points each. Danielle Gratton had 17 points and led the team in rebounds with 12.
Coach Kelly Packard said she and her coaching staff were pleased with the team's competitiveness through the entire game.
"We took a huge step forward today," she said. "We made some good strides in our mental focus."
Jarrett said Packard told her before the game that her scoring needed to increase to help spread out the defense.
"If I become one dimensional then it's going to be easy for the defense," Jarrett said.
Read More
Three Air Jam teams take home the win
October 12, 2012Nineteen teams shimmied, shook and flipped for a sold out John R. Emens Auditorium on Thursday night during the 25th annual Air Jam.
Bill Clinton Speaks at North Central High School
October 12, 2012Former President's Speech Could Have Effect on State Senate Race
