| 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
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- Michael Griffith
- Kevin Raher
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 13-0 | - | 21-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 10-3 | 3 | 19-7 |
| Toledo | 9-4 | 4 | 16-10 |
| Kent State | 8-5 | 5 | 18-8 |
| Ohio | 8-5 | 5 | 14-12 |
| Ball State | 6-7 | 7 | 13-13 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-7 | 7 | 13-13 |
| Western Michigan | 6-7 | 7 | 9-17 |
| Central Michigan | 4-9 | 9 | 11-15 |
| Bowling Green | 4-9 | 9 | 10-16 |
| Buffalo | 3-10 | 10 | 8-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-12 | 12 | 5-21 |
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