Recap - Western Michigan Defeats Central Michigan 81-68
Recap - Western Michigan Defeats Central Michigan 81-68
Central Michigan was scorched by Mike Douglas for 28 points as Western Michigan defeated them 81-68 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Western Michigan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 1.5-point spread as favorites.
Western Michigan got 19 points from Juwan Howard Jr. and another 12 points from Nate Hutcheson. Juwan Howard Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Matt Stainbrook cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Central Michigan got a 25-point performance from Jalin Thomas, who was supported by 12 points from Andre Coimbra. Derek Jackson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Central Michigan, while Jalin Thomas grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Western Michigan were victorious, as the score was 40-31 at the break.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-34.

