ncaab Game Recap
Central Michigan Downs Western Michigan 85-78 - Match Report
Central Michigan earned a 85-78 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday, getting 19 points from Kevin McKay at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Central Michigan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
Deschon Winston had 18 points for Central Michigan and Rob Montgomery chipped in with 15 points. Deschon Winston had 4 assists for them, while Kevin McKay was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Western Michigan got a 23-point performance from Michael Flowers, who was supported by 15 points from William Boyer-Richard. Jason Whitens had 4 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Brandon Johnson grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Central Michigan were victorious, as the score was 41-35 at the break.
Central Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-31.
Central Michigan heads into a battle against Bowling Green. Western Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami-Ohio.