Senior forward Cecil Williams blocks during the game against Eureka on Nov. 18 at McGuirk Arena.
The Central Michigan men's basketball team won its first Mid-American Conference game by 25 points on Jan. 2.
The Chippewas owned a 71-43 edge with 8:22 remaining, helping the team coast to a 75-50 victory over the Bobcats to open MAC play at McGuirk Arena.
Head coach Keno Davis said CMU's defense has been making the difference. The Chippewas' defense ranks No. 32 in the nation and allows just 64.3 points per game.
“We are still going to shoot the three and we're going to be an up-tempo team.