MUNCIE, Ind. — In a recent matchup, Orlando Lovejoy starred for Detroit Mercy, scoring 19 points, as the Titans triumphed over Ball State with a final score of 70-59 on Wednesday evening.

Lovejoy’s performance also included seven rebounds and five assists, helping his team to a record of 3-2. Jared Lary added to the scoring effort with 15 points, achieving an impressive shooting accuracy of 6 for 9, including 3 for 4 from three-point range. Emmanuel Kuac also contributed significantly, scoring 13 points with a shooting line of 5 for 10, which included 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.

For Ball State, which fell to 1-4 following this game, Mickey Pearson Jr. was the top scorer, ending the match with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Teammate Juan Sebastian Gorosito also made a notable impact, scoring 12 points while recording two steals. Additionally, Payton Sparks contributed with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Detroit Mercy seized the lead early, approximately 16 minutes into the first half, and maintained it throughout the game. The halftime score read 32-27, with Kuac leading Detroit Mercy in scoring for the first half with 10 points. In a decisive moment during the second half, Detroit Mercy executed an impressive 11-1 run, widening their lead to 15 points at 67-52 with just over two minutes remaining. They ultimately closed out the game with a solid victory.