Central Michigan vs. Ball State Short Report | Oct 21, 2023
Scheumann Stadium
Muncie, IN
Oct 21, 2023
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Game Recap
The Ball State Cardinals triumphed over the Central Michigan Chippewas with a final score of 24-17. The game started with Central Michigan's Tristan Mattson kicking a 45-yard field goal, which was quickly answered by Ball State's Kiael Kelly rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. The second quarter saw a field goal from Jack Drake of Ball State, bringing the score to 10-3 at halftime.
In a competitive third quarter, Marquez Cooper extended Ball State’s lead with a 15-yard rushing touchdown, while Central Michigan responded with a touchdown pass from Jase Bauer to Jesse Prewitt III. In the fourth quarter, Kelly sealed the victory with another rushing touchdown, despite a late 1-yard touchdown run by Marion Lukes of Central Michigan.
Key Plays:
Tristan Mattson (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Kiael Kelly (Ball State Cardinals)
Marquez Cooper (Ball State Cardinals)
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan Chippewas)
Kiael Kelly (Ball State Cardinals)
Standout Players:
Kiael Kelly (Ball State Cardinals, QB)
Completed 13 of 16 passes for 101 yards and rushed 15 times for 64 yards, scoring 2 rushing touchdowns.Marquez Cooper (Ball State Cardinals, RB)
Rushed 26 times for 162 yards and 1 touchdown, providing a consistent offensive drive.Jase Bauer (Central Michigan Chippewas, QB)
Completed 19 of 31 passes for 161 yards and 1 touchdown, along with 10 rushing attempts for 23 yards.Marion Lukes (Central Michigan Chippewas, RB)
Rushed 18 times for 58 yards and 1 touchdown, also making 5 receptions for 42 yards.Sidney Houston Jr. (Ball State Cardinals, LB)
Notched 3 solo tackles and had 2 crucial sacks, significantly impacting Central Michigan's offensive play.
Team
1
2
3
4
T
Central Michigan Chippewas
3
0
7
7
17
Ball State Cardinals
7
3
7
7
24
