<p>MUNCIE, Ind. — Ishmael El-Amin had a career-high 33 points as Ball State beat Central Michigan 97-91 on Saturday.</p>
<p>Jarron Coleman had 24 points and six assists for Ball State (9-11, 7-8 Mid-American Conference). Brachen Hazen added 14 points and six assists, and K.J. Walton had 11 points. El-Amin hit 9 of 10 free throws.</p>
<p>The 97 points were a season best for Ball State, which also achieved a season-high 23 assists.</p>
<p>Ralph Bissainthe scored a career-high 27 points and had 12 rebounds for the Chippewas (6-15, 2-12), whose losing streak reached eight games. Meikkel Murray and Caleb Huffman each had 24 points.</p>
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