Recaps courtesy of Central Michigan Athletic Communications
Central Michigan 85, Olivet College 65
Box Score
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Senior center Nathan Claerbaut scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Central Michigan to an 85-65 men's basketball victory over Olivet Wednesday evening at McGuirk Arena.
Central Michigan opens Mid-American Conference play on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Northern Illinois for a 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT tipoff. The Chippewas will then travel to Madison, Wis. for a Monday, Dec. 22 contest at Wisconsin at 8 p.