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Western Michigan Defeats Miami-Ohio 78-70 - Recap
Western Michigan earned a 78-70 victory over Miami-Ohio on Saturday, getting 22 points from Chansey Willis Jr at University Arena.
Bettors who backed Western Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.
Donovan Williams had 15 points for Western Michigan and JaVaughn Hannah chipped in with 13 points. Chansey Willis Jr had 7 assists for them, while Donovan Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Miami-Ohio got a 19-point performance from Brant Byers, who was supported by 12 points from Mekhi Cooper. Peter Suder had 5 assists in a losing cause for Miami-Ohio, while Peter Suder grabbed 7 rebounds.
Western Michigan trailed at halftime, 32-31.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-24.
Western Michigan heads into a battle against Buffalo. Miami-Ohio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Michigan.