Arkansas State Red Wolves at Ball State Cardinals

Muncie, Indiana; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Ball State hosts Arkansas State for the season opener.

Ball State went 26-7 overall with a 12-2 record at home during the 2025-26 season. The Cardinals averaged 78.7 points per game last season, 38.2 in the paint, 16.1 off of turnovers and 10.7 on fast breaks.

Arkansas State finished 27-10 overall last season while going 9-6 on the road. The Red Wolves averaged 76.4 points per game while allowing opponents to score 66.2 last season.