Central Michigan 65, at Western Michigan 77

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Interstat) — Western Michigan used a decisive second-half surge to pull away from its in-state rival, defeating Central Michigan 77-65 in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at University Arena. A crowd of 4,776 watched as the Broncos improved to 7-11 overall, while the Chippewas fell to 5-15. The game was largely a contest of contrasting efficiencies, with Western Michigan capitalizing on Central Michigan’s mistakes and cold shooting to secure the victory. The first half was a tightly contested affair, featuring eight lead changes and three ties. Central Michigan’s Nathan Claerbaut, a 7-foot sophomore from Zeeland, Michigan,… Read more...