Feb. 16, 2004

Box Score

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - Juby Johnson scored 16 points and Chet Mason added 15 as Miami defeated Ball State 62-55 on Monday night.

The RedHawks shot 78 percent from the foul line, including 11-of-11 in the final 5:45, after managing just two trips to the line in the first half.

Monty Clair added 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting off the bench for Miami (13-8, 9-4 Mid-American) as the Redhawks' reserves outscored Ball State's 25-11. The RedHawks also held a 32-16 advantage in the paint.

Cameron Echols scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half to lead the Cardinals (10-12, 7-7). Ball State shot 55 percent overall in the first half, but lost a 11-10 lead with 13 minutes to go.

Ball State trailed 33-29 at halftime and was held to 35 percent from the field the rest of the way.

The Cardinals got to within three points behind with three minutes left, but the RedHawks used a layup by Mason and five straight free throws to cruise to victory.