| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| CMU | 61 | 40 | 101 |
CMU has no trouble with Chicago State in 101-60 victory
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Larry Austin had 17 points and nine assists to help Central Michigan roll to a 101-60 rout of Chicago State on Friday night.
Austin, a graduate transfer from Vanderbilt, shot 7 of 13 from the field. Matt Beachler made four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points for the Chippewas (2-0). Kevin McKay had 11 points and eight rebounds. Shawn Roundtree, last season's leading scorer, made a pair of 3s and chipped in eight points in 16 minutes.
Christian Jacob scored 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Chicago State (0-3). Anthony Harris made 8 of 10 free throws and finished with 15 points.
Austin's dunk midway through the first half gave the Chippewas a 29-10 lead. He finished with eight first-half points as Central Michigan built a 61-32 halftime lead.
It was the 100th win for coach Keno Davis at Central Michigan.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jim Schipper
- Bobby Daw
- Bill McCarthy
2023-24 Division I Independents Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 13-19 |
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
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