1 | 2 | T | |
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CMU | 38 | 36 | 74 |
EMU | 38 | 41 | 79 |
Minnie has hot finish to lead Eastern Mich. to 79-74 win
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Elijah Minnie scored 14 of his 25 points in the final minutes and James Thompson IV added 17 points with 12 rebounds as Eastern Michigan held off Central Michigan 79-74 for its first Mid-American Conference win on Tuesday night.
Thompson scored six points to start the second half as Eastern Michigan broke a 38-38 halftime tie to go ahead 52-46 following a 14-8 sprint. Gavin Peppers nailed a trey to tie at 56-56 with 8:59 remaining.
Minnie drilled a 3-pointer, had a tip-in and nailed two more from distance to give Eastern Michigan a 72-65 lead with 3:16 left. Minnie dunked and hit a free throw in the final seconds.
Ty Groce, who fouled out, finished with 15 points and eight rebounds for the Eagles (10-6, 1-2).
Cecil Williams made 9 of 10 free throws for a career-high 23 points and Kevin McKay added 15 for Central Michigan (12-4, 1-2).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Dan Dorian
- Steve McJunkins
- Jeff Spedoske
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Kent State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |