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Miami-Ohio Downs Western Michigan 62-57 - Match Report
Dae Dae Grant scored 25 points for Miami-Ohio on Tuesday, leading them to a 62-57 victory over Western Michigan at John D. Millett Hall.
Miami-Ohio did not, however, defeat Western Michigan against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Mekhi Lairy had 11 points for Miami-Ohio and Kamari Williams chipped in with 7 points. Mekhi Lairy had 6 assists for them, while Dae Dae Grant was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Michigan got a 12-point performance from Lamar Norman Jr., who was supported by 11 points from Mack Smith. Markeese Hastings had 2 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Markeese Hastings grabbed 8 rebounds.
Miami-Ohio was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Michigan as they grabbed 31 boards, while Miami-Ohio only had 26
Miami-Ohio heads into a battle against Bowling Green. Western Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Michigan.