ncaab Game Recap
Western Michigan Defeats Eastern Michigan 85-79 - Recap
Lamar Norman Jr. went off for 25 points and added 4 rebounds leading Western Michigan over Eastern Michigan, 85-79, on Tuesday at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Western Michigan was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Markeese Hastings had 14 points for Western Michigan and Seth Hubbard chipped in with 13 points. Lamar Norman Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Markeese Hastings was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Eastern Michigan got a 23-point performance from Emoni Bates, who was supported by 13 points from Tyson Acuff. Tyson Acuff had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Emoni Bates grabbed 6 rebounds.
Western Michigan was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Michigan as they grabbed 33 boards, while Eastern Michigan only had 26
Western Michigan heads into a battle against Bowling Green. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Akron.