Ball State at UIC 11/13/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Ball State Cardinals visit Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday to play the UIC Fames. The Cardinals fell to 1-1 on the season following a 79-75 loss to Evansville on Saturday. Tahjai Teague led the Cardinals in the loss with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Ishmael El-Amin chipped in with 15 points and four boards.

UIC fell to 1-1 on the season following a 92-46 loss to Memphis. The Flames trailed at the half 47-16 and never threatened the Tigers in the second half. Brian Taylor was the higher scorer for the Flames with 11 points while Godwin Boahen added 10. UIC shot just 24% and committed 19 turnovers. Four starters for UIC did not see action due to injuries.

Tahjai Teague leads Ball State in scoring and rebounding with averages of 15.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Jarron Coleman is the leader in assists with an average of 4.0 per game. Kyle Mallers is the second leader scorer with an average of 11.5 points per game and one of four Cardinals scoring in double figures.

Godwin Boahen leads the UIC Flames in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Michael Diggins, Jacob Wiley and Brian Taylor each are tied for second place in scoring with an average of 9.0 points apiece.