Strickland scores 15, Western Michigan downs Canisius 92-69
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- — Markhi Strickland had 15 points in Western Michigan's 92-69 win against Canisius on Sunday.
Strickland shot 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (2-3). Owen Lobsinger added 14 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc while he also had nine rebounds. Brandon Muntu had 14 points and went 5 of 9 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range).
Paul McMillan IV finished with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Golden Griffins (0-5). Tana Kopa added 12 points for Canisius. Cam Palesse also recorded 10 points and four assists.
Western Michigan took the lead with 11:03 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Strickland led his team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 41-24 at the break. Western Michigan pulled away with a 7-0 run in the second half to extend a 23-point lead to 30 points. They outscored Canisius by six points in the final half, as Muntu led the way with a team-high 11 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- David Walker
- Nate Harris
- Jourdan Love
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 7-1 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-3 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Central Michigan | 3-5 | 5.5 | 9-11 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Buffalo | 2-6 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
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