MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ishmael El-Amin posted 17 points and nine rebounds as Ball St. narrowly defeated Toledo 61-57 on Friday night.
The game was the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.

Kyle Mallers had 15 points for Ball St. (8-6). Luke Bumbalough added 10 points.

Willie Jackson had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Rockets (8-6), who have now lost four consecutive games. He also had seven turnovers. Luke Knapke added 11 points, four blocks and three assists. Marreon Jackson had 10 points and six assists.

Ball St. faces Buffalo at home on Tuesday. Toledo takes on Kent State on the road on Tuesday.

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- Antonio Williams tied his career high with 22 points as Kent State topped Bowling Green 79-61 on Friday night.

It was the first Mid-American Conference game of the season for both teams.

Troy Simons had 17 points for Kent State (11-3). Anthony Roberts added 11 points. Philip Whittington had seven rebounds for the visiting team.

Daeqwon Plowden had 14 points for the Falcons (9-5). Dylan Frye added 14 points.

Kent State takes on Toledo at home on Tuesday. Bowling Green takes on Miami (Ohio) at home on Tuesday.