MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Central Michigan overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Bowling Green 62-59 in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at McGuirk Arena.

The Falcons led 32-20 at halftime, but the Chippewas opened the second half with a 22-7 run to seize control. Bowling Green’s Javontae Campbell scored a game-high 21 points. Central Michigan was led by Keenan Garner’s 18 points and Nathan Claerbaut’s 12 points and four blocks.

The Chippewas improved to 7-15 overall, while the Falcons fell to 13-9. Central Michigan capitalized on superior efficiency, posting an 88.4 offensive rating to Bowling Green’s 80.1, and outscored the Falcons 44-38 in the paint to secure the comeback victory.