Taylor scores 28, Central Michigan downs Purdue Northwest
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Brian Taylor had 28 points in Central Michigan's 74-67 victory against Purdue Northwest on Tuesday night.
Taylor added eight rebounds for the Chippewas (3-4). Reggie Bass added 25 points while going 7 of 14 from the floor, including 6 for 12 from distance, and 5 for 6 from the line, and they also had six rebounds. Amani Drummond shot 2 for 6 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with seven points.
The Lions (0-2) were led by Mikell Cooper, who recorded 18 points and three steals. Anthony Barnard added 12 points for Purdue Northwest. In addition, Alou Dillon had 12 points and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Oglesby
- Kelly Pfeifer
- Lewis Garrison
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 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 4-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Michigan | 4-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Indiana | 4-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Illinois | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-3 |
| Purdue | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-4 |
| Oregon | 3-2 | 1.5 | 14-2 |
| Wisconsin | 2-2 | 2 | 12-3 |
| Nebraska | 2-2 | 2 | 12-3 |
| Iowa | 2-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| UCLA | 2-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Penn State | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-4 |
| Ohio State | 2-3 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| Maryland | 1-3 | 3 | 11-4 |
| Northwestern | 1-3 | 3 | 10-5 |
| USC | 1-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Washington | 1-4 | 3.5 | 10-6 |
| Rutgers | 1-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Minnesota | 0-4 | 4 | 8-7 |
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