NCAAB Game Recap
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Central Michigan at Western MichiganFri Mar 3, 2017 7:00 PM EST
Evans |
69 |
IlSt |
80 |
| F | |
Niag |
59 |
Monm |
84 |
| F | |
JSU |
65 |
Belm |
59 |
| F | |
GWebb |
77 |
Winth |
80 |
| F(OT) | |
Brad |
56 |
WichSt |
82 |
| F | |
Canis |
58 |
StPet |
61 |
| F | |
Murr |
67 |
TN-M |
73 |
| F | |
MOSt |
70 |
NrthIA |
64 |
| F | |
LoyIL |
50 |
SIU |
55 |
| F | |
Campbl |
66 |
Radf |
50 |
| F | |
WIMil |
85 |
Detr |
60 |
| F | |
VMI |
61 |
Samf |
79 |
| F | |
Drex |
70 |
JMU |
80 |
| F | |
Portl |
60 |
USD |
55 |
| F | |
Citad |
78 |
WCU |
72 |
| F | |
Del |
81 |
Hof |
76 |
| F | |
YSU |
84 |
Clev |
69 |
| F | |
Pacif |
89 |
Pepp |
84 |
| F | |
IaSt |
76 |
WVU |
87 |
| F | |
Harv |
69 |
Princ |
73 |
| F | |
Colum |
68 |
Brown |
88 |
| F | |
Corn |
63 |
Yale |
90 |
| F | |
Dart |
76 |
Penn |
74 |
| F | |
CenMI |
80 |
W MI |
88 |
| F | |
BGSU |
68 |
Buff |
80 |
| F | |
NIU |
82 |
Ball |
87 |
| F | |
Akr |
66 |
Kent |
56 |
| F | |
Toled |
60 |
E MI |
56 |
| F | |
Mia-O |
55 |
Ohio |
69 |
| F | |
Western Michigan 88, Central Michigan 80
Mar 3, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
43 |
37 |
80 |
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44 |
44 |
88 |
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) Thomas Wilder scored 27 points, Tucker Haymond added 24 and Western Michigan beat Central Michigan 88-80 on Friday night for its eighth straight win.
Western Michigan (15-15, 11-7 Mid-American) tied Ball State for the top spot in the conference's West Division standings and an automatic bid to the tournament's quarterfinal round.
Brandon Johnson chipped in 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Broncos, who shot 50 percent (32 of 64) from the floor but just 15 of 27 (55.6 percent) from the free-throw line.
Marcus Keene scored 37 points on 12-of-31 shooting to lead Central Michigan (16-15, 6-12), which has lost seven straight. Braylon Rayson added 26 points.
Western Michigan used an 11-0 run, capped by Haymond's 3-pointer, for a 61-50 lead with 14 minutes left. Central Michigan pulled within seven points but didn't get closer.
Leaders
| Central Michigan | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Keene | 37 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| B. Rayson | 26 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Western Michigan | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| T. Wilder | 27 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T. Haymond | 24 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Team Comparison
| CenMI | W MI | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 80 | 88 |
| Field Goals | 27/72-38% | 32/64-50% |
| Three Pointers | 13/36-36% | 9/21-43% |
| Free Throws | 13/16-81% | 15/27-56% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 14 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 25 | 34 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 55 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Personal Fouls | 25 | 14 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2016-17 Reg Season - Series Tied 1-1
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Feb 3 | W MI 82 @ CenMI 86 | T. Wilder 21 | M. Keene 35 |
| Fri Mar 3 | CenMI 80 @ W MI 88 | M. Keene 37 | T. Wilder 27 |
Game Information
| Stadium: University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Attendance: 4,194 |
| Game Time: |