How to watch Ball State Cardinals vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Dec. 9

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-5) face the Ball State Cardinals (3-6) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
In its most recent game, South Dakota State fell to Idaho 84-81 at home, with Jaden Jackson (21 PTS, 61.54 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT) and Damon Wilkinson (16 PTS, 7 REB, 66.67 FG%) the standout performers. Ball State fell on the road to Evansville 64-52 last time out, and were led by Armoni Zeigler (17 PTS, 3 STL, 45.45 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT) and Devon Barnes (11 PTS, 50.00 FG%).
Here is everything you need to get ready for Tuesday’s college basketball action.
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Ball State vs. South Dakota State: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Muncie, Indiana
- Arena: John E. Worthen Arena
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOW
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Jackrabbits vs. Cardinals odds and spread
- Spread Favorite: Jackrabbits (-6.5)
- Moneyline: South Dakota State (-295), Ball State (+230)
- Total: 140.5 points
College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:33 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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