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Tulsa Defeats Central Michigan 70-63 - Recap

Tulsa got 13 points from Keyshawn Embery-Simpson as they ran past Central Michigan 70-63 on Saturday at Donald Reynolds Center.

Bettors who backed Tulsa were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.5.

Sam Griffin had 13 points for Tulsa and Tim Dalger chipped in with 12 points. Tim Dalger had 4 assists for them, while Keyshawn Embery-Simpson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.

Central Michigan got a 14-point performance from Brian Taylor, who was supported by 12 points from Reggie Bass. Reggie Bass had 5 assists in a losing cause for Central Michigan, while Carrington McCaskill grabbed 7 rebounds.

Tulsa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Central Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-29.

Next game, Tulsa takes its act home to face Mississippi Valley State looking for another win. For Central Michigan, they head on the road to face Missouri State.