ncaab Game Recap
Central Michigan Downs Western Illinois 79-73 - Match Report
Aundre Polk scored 19 points leading Central Michigan to a 79-73 victory over Western Illinois at Western Hall on Sunday.
The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -6.0 number at most sportsbooks.
Caleb Huffman had 15 points for Central Michigan and Devontae Lane chipped in with 14 points. Devontae Lane had 6 assists for them, while Meikkel Murray was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Western Illinois got 22 points from Tamell Pearson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Rod Johnson Jr.. Marcus Watson Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Tamell Pearson had 9 rebounds.
Central Michigan trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Central Michigan as they grabbed 34 boards, while Western Illinois only had 33
Next game, Central Michigan takes its act home to face Valparaiso looking for another win. For Western Illinois, they head on the road to face Miami-Ohio.