ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Central Michigan Defeats Eastern Michigan 80-64
Derrick Butler scored 17 points leading Central Michigan to a 80-64 victory over Eastern Michigan at George Gervin GameAbove Center on Tuesday.
Central Michigan was an underdog by +4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Markus Harding had 17 points for Central Michigan and Brian Taylor chipped in with 17 points. Paul McMillan IV had 3 assists for them, while Brian Taylor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Eastern Michigan got 16 points from Orlando Lovejoy in a losing cause and another 15 points from Julius Ellerbe. Tyson Acuff contributed 5 assists for them, while Arne Osojnik had 4 rebounds.
Central Michigan led at halftime, 33-32.
Central Michigan had a 29-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Central Michigan heads into a battle against Kent State. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami-Ohio.