James Thompson IV and Baylee Steele scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds apiece, as Eastern Michigan used a big second half to run away from Central Michigan, 85-63 in both teams opening MAC game. Eastern moves to 9-5 (1-0 MAC) and Central falls to 10-4 (0-1 MAC).
Ray Lee struggled all night from the floor, going just 1 of 10 from the floor for just two points, but dished out five assists. Willie Mangum IV struggled as well, as he shot just 4 of 16 (1 of 7 from beyond the arc) for just 10 points but the big nights from both Steele and Thompson down low was able to make up for the struggles.