| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 28 | 44 | 72 |
| CMU | 34 | 33 | 67 |
E. Michigan uses late spurt to beat C. Michigan 72-67
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- James Thompson IV posted his 19th double-double of the season and Elijah Minnie joined him and Eastern Michigan downed Central Michigan 72-67 on Saturday.
Thompson finished with 22 points and 14 rebounds and Minnie posted 13 and 10, respectively. Eastern Michigan (16-11, 7-7 Mid-American) outscored the Chippewas 16-9 in the final 3 1/2 minutes to seal the win.
Tim Bond put the Eagles up for good with a 3-point play to make it 65-63 with 47 seconds left, and at the other end, Bond blocked a 3-point attempt by Luke Meyer on the left baseline nine seconds later. Minnie rebounded the deflection, David DiLeo fouled him and he went to the line to sink a pair for a 67-63 lead.
Paul Jackson scored 15 points for Eastern Michigan which had a 43-30 rebounding advantage.
Kevin McKay recorded his second double of the season for Central Michigan (16-11, 5-9) with 14 points and 16 rebounds, Meyer scored 13 and Cecil Williams added 12.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Wegenke
- Jerry Scherzinger
- John Floyd
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 14-4 |
| Akron | 6-0 | - | 13-5 |
| Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Kent State | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Ball State | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Bowling Green | 2-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| Western Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Buffalo | 1-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 6 | 4-14 |
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