Ball State University's men's basketball team returns home to face Ohio on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
Ball State Athletics announced that the Cardinals' men's basketball team will host the Ohio Bobcats in Game 18 of the season on Friday night. The matchup is set for January 16, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. Fans can watch the game live on CBS Sports Network, with live stats and audio broadcasts available online.
Tickets and gameday information are accessible through the Ball State University Athletics website. This home game marks a return to Worthen Arena after recent road contests. No specific player mentions or injury updates were provided in the announcement.
The Mid-American Conference rivals have a history of competitive games, though details on recent form were not included in the preview.