Western Michigan jumps out early, beats Chicago State 92-71
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Josh Davis scored 17 of his 27 points in the first half and Western Michigan rolled to a 92-71 victory over Chicago State on Saturday.
Davis was 8 of 12 from the field, made five 3-pointers and all six of his free-throw attempts. Michael Flowers added 12 points, Thomas Wilder had 10, and Drake LaMont finished with eight points and 10 rebounds for Western Michigan (8-5), which concluded its non-conference schedule with the most wins since collecting nine in 2014.
Fred Sims Jr. had 15 points and Glen Burns chipped in 14 for Chicago State (2-15), which has lost 11 in a row including nine by double digits.
The Mustangs used a 26-5 run on their way to a 49-28 halftime advantage. Davis scored 12 points and Wilder added five with a dunk to cap the surge.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Wegenke
- Jim Schipper
- Geoff Vejsicky
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 3-0 | - | 7-11 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 2-0 | 0.5 | 6-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 2-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Chicago State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 1-16 |
| Wagner | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Stonehill | 1-2 | 2 | 9-9 |
| Mercyhurst | 1-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 1-2 | 2 | 6-11 |
| Le Moyne | 0-2 | 2.5 | 5-12 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 3-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | 0.5 | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2.5 | 3-11 |
| Central Michigan | 0-3 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Buffalo | 0-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
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