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Ball State loses 31-30 at UMass in a MACtion overtime heartbreaker

The Daily Muncie teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you stayed up for Wednesday's MACtion game, it was a rough ending. Ball State lost in overtime at UMass, 31-30, and the Cardinals' two-game winning streak is over.

UMass edged Ball State by one point in overtime

  • Ball State30
    UMass31
    FinalOvertime, Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Amherst, Massachusetts

Sources: The Star Press, Ball State Daily News

The Cardinals came out strong. The Ball State Daily News says the first drive included a 35-yard catch by fifth-year tight end Alex Scherle on the second play, the longest of his career, and finished with a 20-yard touchdown pass to fifth-year wide receiver Jamarion McDougle.

Ball State's opening drive gained yards through the air and on the ground

Source: Ball State Daily News

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Value
Scherle's catch35 yards
McDougle's TD catch20 yards
Bonds' three rushes18 yards
  • Ball State before the game: 3-5, 2-2 in the MAC
  • UMass before the game: 4-4, 1-3 in the MAC
  • Series before Wednesday: tied 2-2
  • Next: Buffalo at home on Wed., Nov. 11

Sources: The Star Press, Ball State Daily News

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