ncaab Game Recap
Central Michigan vs Western Michigan Final: 62-55 - Recap
Anthony Pritchard scored 23 points leading Central Michigan to a 62-55 victory over Western Michigan at University Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Central Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
Markus Harding had 15 points for Central Michigan and Derrick Butler chipped in with 8 points. Anthony Pritchard had 6 assists for them, while Anthony Pritchard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Michigan got a 16-point performance from Seth Hubbard, who was supported by 10 points from Owen Lobsinger. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro had 9 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Owen Lobsinger grabbed 12 rebounds.
Central Michigan led at halftime, 29-17.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-32.
Next game, Central Michigan takes its act home to face Northern Illinois looking for another win. For Western Michigan, they head on the road to face Toledo.