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Ball State football loses 31-30 in overtime at UMass after a missed extra point

The Daily Muncie teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you stayed up for Wednesday's , you saw Ball State take a 30-24 lead in overtime, then miss the extra point. Kicker Brady Boehm's try went wide left, and UMass won 31-30. The Star Press says poor passing defense, another rash of penalties and a crucial missed PAT led to the loss.

UMass edged Ball State by one point in overtime

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    Final (OT)Ball State missed the extra point after its overtime touchdown.

Source: Ball State Daily News

Quarterback Keldric Luster led another game-tying drive to make it 24-24 and force overtime. Running back Jalen Bonds ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns, and Luster threw one touchdown and ran one in himself.

  • Late first half: UMass scored on a 64-yard touchdown in broken coverage
  • Time left then: 12 seconds before halftime
  • Fumble recoveries: Mikeah Webster and Ben Marsh, one each

132rushing yards for Ball State's Jalen Bonds, plus two touchdowns

Bonds accounted for half of Ball State's scoring against UMass.

Source: Ball State Daily News

“We got beat. It wasn't a communication error this time, it was poor technique.”

Mike Uremovich, Ball State head coach

Sources: Ball State Daily News, The Star Press

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