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Johnson, Wilder Combine for 50 in 87-79 Win over Detroit Mercy

DETROIT – Western Michigan men's basketball got a career-high 20 points from sophomore Brandon Johnson and 30 points from senior Thomas Wilder en route to a 87-79 victory over Detroit Mercy on Saturday afternoon.

The victory inside Calihan Hall was the first for the Broncos since coming away with a 60-59 victory back in 2007. Western Michigan improves its overall record to 6-4 and will enjoy more than a week off before its next game on Monday, Dec.18 against Idaho inside University Arena.

Johnson neared a double-double against the Titans, scoring a career-high 20 points and recording nine rebounds.