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Central Michigan Downs Michigan 63-61 - Match Report

Central Michigan got 19 points from Jesse Zarzuela as they ran past Michigan 63-61 on Thursday at Crisler Center.

Central Michigan was a +21.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Central Michigan got 16 points from Reggie Bass and another 12 points from Brian Taylor. Brian Taylor contributed 3 assists, while Markus Harding cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Michigan got a 16-point performance from Kobe Bufkin, who was supported by 13 points from Hunter Dickinson. Dug McDaniel had 4 assists in a losing cause for Michigan, while Hunter Dickinson grabbed 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Michigan were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Central Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-29.

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