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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Western Michigan Broncos Wrap - Eastern Michigan Wins 64-63

Yeikson Montero scored 20 points leading Eastern Michigan to a 64-63 victory over Western Michigan at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse on Friday.

Eastern Michigan was a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Eastern Michigan got 14 points from Bryce McBride and another 13 points from Ty Groce. Bryce McBride contributed 3 assists, while Ty Groce cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Western Michigan got 17 points from Josiah Freeman in a losing cause and another 14 points from Greg Lee. Rafael Cruz Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Greg Lee had 11 rebounds.

Eastern Michigan led at halftime, 30-22.

Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-26.