Toledo Rockets Defeat Ball State Cardinals in MAC Basketball

Toledo men's basketball team wins 73-55 over Ball State at home

Jan. 31, 2026 at 1:31pm

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The Toledo Rockets men's basketball team defeated the Ball State Cardinals 73-55 in a Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup on Saturday at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Toledo in contention for the MAC regular season title, as they look to make a push for the conference tournament and a potential NCAA Tournament bid. Ball State, meanwhile, falls further behind in the MAC standings with the loss.

The details

The Rockets were led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players reaching double figures. Senior guard Jaelan Sanford paced Toledo with 18 points, while junior forward Marreon Jackson added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Ball State was unable to keep pace, shooting just 38% from the field as a team.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Jaelan Sanford

A senior guard for the Toledo Rockets men's basketball team.

Marreon Jackson

A junior forward for the Toledo Rockets men's basketball team.

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What’s next

Toledo will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the MAC regular season title. Their next game is on the road against rival Bowling Green on February 5th.

The takeaway

This victory keeps Toledo in the hunt for the MAC crown, demonstrating the team's depth and balanced scoring attack. However, Ball State's struggles highlight the parity in the conference, as teams jockey for position heading into the final stretch of the regular season.