MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Central Michigan defeated Western Michigan 83-70 in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at McGuirk Arena.

The Chippewas led 40-33 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 2,888. Tamario Adley led all scorers with 25 points for Central Michigan. Phat Phat Brooks added 19 points and five assists, and Nathan Claerbaut anchored the defense with 11 blocked shots.

Jayden Brewer paced Western Michigan with 16 points and eight rebounds. EJ Ryans scored 15 points and Brady Swartz recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Central Michigan improved to 9-18 overall. Western Michigan fell to 8-17.