1 | 2 | T | |
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M-OH | 38 | 44 | 82 |
CMU | 43 | 50 | 93 |
Morgan scores 23 points, Central Michigan wins MAC opener
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -- Dallas Morgan scored 23 points, making 5 of 7 3-pointers, and Central Michigan stretched its home winning streak to eight games with a 93-82 victory over Miami (Ohio) in a Mid-American Conference opener on Saturday.
Central Michigan led 43-38 at halftime and Miami was still within 55-52 with 13:56 to go in the second half. The Chippewas scored the next eight points to go up 63-52 and led by at least eight points throughout the remainder of the game.
David DiLeo had 16 points for Central Michigan (8-6, 1-0). Devontae Lane added 14 points and six rebounds. Kevin McKay had 13 points for the Chippewas.
Nike Sibande had 22 points for the RedHawks (7-7, 0-1). Mekhi Lairy added 18 points and Dae Dae Grant scored 11.
Central Michigan plays at home against Northern Illinois on Tuesday. Miami plays at Bowling Green on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bret Wegenke
- Jeff Spedoske
- Scott Siville
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |