| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| SUU | 42 | 44 | 86 |
Better scores 17, S Utah snaps Central Michigan streak 86-80
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Brandon Better scored 17 points, Ivan Madunic and James McGee 16 points each and Southern Utah made a big, opening run after halftime stand up for an 86-80 defeat of Central Michigan on Saturday, snapping the Chippewas seven-game win streak.
With the lead 42-40 at the half, Southern Utah (6-4) took off with a 14-2 run as the Chippewas missed five of six shots and committed four turnovers in the 3-and-a-half minute span. Madunic, Better and McGee hit 10 of the Thunderbirds 11 3-pointers.
Led by 21 points from Cecil Williams, Central Michigan (8-2) clawed back within three, but never regained the lead. Williams dunked and Gavin Peppers (14 points) added a layup as the Chippewas trailed 79-74 with a minute to go. A David DiLeo steal and layup made it 81-78 and Peppers scored to make it 83-80 with 30 seconds left. Southern Utah converted five of six free throws to remain 5-0 at home.
Madunic scored 14 of his 16 points in a first half that saw four ties and six lead changes.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Gregg Morstein
- Marc A. Beasley
- Martin Cichocki
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 2-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Tarleton State | 2-0 | - | 7-10 |
| California Baptist | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| Utah Tech | 1-0 | 0.5 | 5-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 1-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Seattle U | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-10 |
| Southern Utah | 0-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| UT Arlington | 0-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
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