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Miami-Ohio Defeats Eastern Michigan 73-68 - Recap

Miami-Ohio grabbed a 73-68 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, behind a 16-point effort from Isaiah Coleman-Lands at John D. Millett Hall.

Miami-Ohio was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.0-point spread as a favorite.

Miami-Ohio got 14 points from Nike Sibande and another 13 points from Dae Dae Grant. Mekhi Lairy contributed 8 assists, while Nike Sibande cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Eastern Michigan got a 17-point performance from Thomas Binelli, who was supported by 16 points from Boubacar Toure. Darion Spottsville had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Boubacar Toure grabbed 12 rebounds.

Miami-Ohio trailed at halftime, 37-35.

Miami-Ohio won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-26.

Next game, Miami-Ohio takes its act home to face Central Michigan looking for another win. For Eastern Michigan, they head home to face Toledo.