Miami (OH) RedHawks @ Western Michigan Broncos
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
M-OH | 32 | 38 | 70 |
WMU | 30 | 48 | 78 |
Willis' 22 help Western Michigan beat Miami (OH) 78-70
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- — Chansey Willis Jr. had 22 points in Western Michigan's 78-70 victory against Miami (OH) on Saturday.
Willis added seven assists and four steals for the Broncos (8-17, 5-7 Mid-American Conference). Donovan Williams added 15 points while shooting 5 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line while he also had 15 rebounds. Javaughn Hannah shot 4 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points.
Brant Byers finished with 19 points for the RedHawks (19-6, 10-2). Mekhi Cooper added 12 points for Miami. Antwone Woolfolk also had 11 points and two blocks. The loss broke the RedHawks' five-game winning streak.
Markhi Strickland scored eight points in the first half and Western Michigan went into halftime trailing 32-30. Willis' 16-point second half helped Western Michigan finish off the eight-point victory.
Both teams play on Tuesday. Western Michigan visits Buffalo and Miami (OH) travels to play Eastern Michigan.
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Game Information
Kalamazoo, MI
Referee:Lamont Simpson
Referee:Michael Griffith
Referee:Kevin Raher
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 8-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Akron | 6-1 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Kent State | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| Ohio | 5-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Bowling Green | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-6 |
| Toledo | 4-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Buffalo | 3-4 | 4.5 | 13-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| Massachusetts | 3-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| Ball State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-13 |
| Western Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 7-12 |
| Central Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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