ncaab Game Recap
Eastern Michigan Defeats Central Michigan 67-63 - Recap
Eastern Michigan grabbed a 67-63 win over Central Michigan on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Yeikson Montero at Convocation Center.
The match was decisive in favor of Eastern Michigan, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Ty Groce had 14 points for Eastern Michigan and Boubacar Toure chipped in with 13 points. Darion Spottsville had 3 assists for them, while Boubacar Toure was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Central Michigan got 16 points from Dallas Morgan in a losing cause and another 14 points from David DiLeo. Devontae Lane contributed 3 assists for them, while Rob Montgomery had 16 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Central Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act on the road to face Western Michigan looking for another win. For Central Michigan, they head on the road to face Ball State.