Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 6

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-8, 1-2 MAC) hope to end a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Ball State Cardinals (4-10, 0-2 MAC) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.

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How to Watch Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan

• Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan Stat Insights

Points

• The Cardinals are averaging 68.3 points, just 4.0 fewer than the 72.3 the Eagles allow.
• Ball State is 4-2 when tallying more than 72.3 points.
• When Eastern Michigan gives up fewer than 68.3 points, it is 5-1.
• The Eagles put up only 2.7 more points per game (71.6) than the Cardinals give up (68.9).
• Eastern Michigan is 6-2 when putting up over 68.9 points.
• Ball State is 3-6 when it gives up fewer than 71.6 points.
• The Cardinals have a -8-point scoring differential on the year (-0.6 per game). The Eagles also have been outscored, by 11 points (0.7 per game).

Shooting

• The Cardinals shoot 42.2% from the field, 2.0% lower than the Eagles concede defensively.
• In games when Ball State shoots higher than 44.2% from the field, it is 4-3 overall.
• The Eagles make 43.8% of their shots from the field, just 0.6% less than the Cardinals' defensive field-goal percentage.
• This season Eastern Michigan is 5-1 when the team shoots over 44.4% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Cardinals average 28.7 rebounds, 5.1 fewer than the Eagles.
• When Eastern Michigan has a rebounding advantage, it is 7-2. When recording fewer boards, Ball State is 0-10.
• The Cardinals average 7.9 offensive rebounds, 1.8 less than the Eagles.
• The Eagles are 4-3 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Cardinals are 1-5 when they lose that battle.
• On the boards, Ball State is -3.8 rebounds per game, but Eastern Michigan is +1.2.

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