MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Jahwan Edwards ran for 169 yards and a
touchdown on 17 carries, Zane Fakes had a 13-yard touchdown
catch with 8:14 to play to give Ball State a three-score lead
and the Cardinals beat Ohio 52-27 on Wednesday night.



Horactio Banks added 135 yards rushing and a score on 14 carries
for the Cardinals (8-3, 5-2 Mid-American), and Fakes finished
with seven catches for 58 yards and two touchdowns, the most
important in the fourth quarter to give Ball State a 45-27 lead.
Ohio (8-3, 4-3) has lost three of its last four games after
opening 7-0.



Beau Blankenship led Ohio, running for 161 yards and three TDs
on 21 carries.