Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
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Regular Season
2020 Schedule
6th in MAC W
Austin Jr. leads Cent. Michigan past W. Michigan 81-67
Larry Austin Jr. had 24 points and 13 rebounds as Central Michigan topped Western Michigan 81-67 in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tourney on Monday night. Shawn Roundtree added 20 points for the Chippewas. Roundtree also had six...
DiLeo leads Cent. Michigan past W. Michigan 82-75
David DiLeo had 24 points plus 10 rebounds as Central Michigan topped Western Michigan 82-75 on Friday night. Larry Austin Jr. added 20 points for the Chippewas. Austin Jr. also had nine assists and five steals for the Chippewas.
Ref in WMU-CMU tilt collapses; in stable condition
Ed Phillips, who was one of three officials in Friday's game between Western Michigan and Central Michigan, was in stable condition after collapsing in the first half.
Navigato, Darrington carry Toledo over W. Michigan 76-57
Nate Navigato had 17 points to lead five Toledo players in double figures as the Rockets got past Western Michigan 76-57 on Tuesday night to clinch its second-straight Mid-American Conference West Division title.
Walton scores 15 to lead Ball State over W. Michigan 60-58
K.J. Walton registered 15 points as Ball State narrowly beat Western Michigan 60-58 on Saturday.
Bradley leads N. Illinois over W. Michigan 70-65
Levi Bradley registered 16 points as Northern Illinois edged past Western Michigan 70-65 on Tuesday night.
Jackson carries E Michigan over W Michigan 77-76 in OT
Paul Jackson scored 18 points as Eastern Michigan narrowly defeated Western Michigan 77-76 in overtime on Saturday.
Wilkins lifts W. Michigan past Miami (Ohio) 84-79 in OT
Kawanise Wilkins had a season-high 26 points as Western Michigan narrowly defeated Miami (Ohio) 84-79 in overtime on Saturday.
Walker scores 25 to lift Kent St. over W. Michigan 82-63
Jaylin Walker had 25 points as Kent State beat Western Michigan 82-63 on Thursday.
Dugan scores 26 to lead W. Michigan past N. Illinois 76-74
Seth Dugan had 26 points and 11 rebounds as Western Michigan snapped its 10-game losing streak, narrowly beating Northern Illinois 76-74 on Tuesday night.
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Mallers scores 22 to lift Ball St. past W. Michigan 79-59
Kyle Mallers had a career-high 22 points plus 10 rebounds as Ball State romped past Western Michigan 79-59 on Saturday.
Bowling Green tops W. Michigan on Lillard's career night
Antwon Lillard scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Bowling Green beat Western Michigan 85-72 on Tuesday night to remain atop the Mid-American Conference East standings.
Central Michigan whips Western Michigan in 2nd half, 85-64
Larry Austin Jr. tossed in 22 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Central Michigan pulled away from Western Michigan in the second half to post an 85-64 victory on Saturday.
Minnie's 29 points lead E. Michigan past W. Michigan 93-67
Elijah Minnie tied a career-high 29 points and James Thompson IV notched another double-double and Eastern Michigan smoked Western Michigan 93-67 on Saturday.
Block scores 16 to lead Ohio past Western Michigan 81-76
Gavin Block scored 16 points with five 3-pointers as Ohio beat Western Michigan 81-76 on Tuesday night.
Bowling Green wins 9th straight game, eases by WMU 79-48
Dylan Frye had 14 points, with four 3-pointers, seven rebounds and five assists, Justin Turner added 13 points and Bowling Green beat Western Michigan 79-48 on Saturday for its ninth straight victory.
No. 16 Buffalo holds off upset-minded WMU 88-79
Jeremy Harris had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 16 Buffalo held off upset-minded Western Michigan 88-79 on Tuesday night.
Massinburg throws down huge slam (0:23)
Perkins drains 3 for Buffalo (0:17)
Simpson dimes Davis for Michigan dunk (0:19)
Matthews' corner 3 ices game for Michigan (0:19)
Michigan's Matthews beats buzzer with finger-roll (0:27)
The Grinch gets buckets in Ann Arbor (0:15)
2018-19 MAC Standings
| EAST | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 16-2 | - | 32-4 |
| Bowling Green | 12-6 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Kent State | 11-7 | 5 | 22-11 |
| Akron | 8-10 | 8 | 17-16 |
| Miami (OH) | 7-11 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Ohio | 6-12 | 10 | 14-17 |
| WEST | CONF | GB | OVR |
| Toledo | 13-5 | - | 25-8 |
| Central Michigan | 10-8 | 3 | 23-12 |
| Eastern Michigan | 9-9 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Northern Illinois | 8-10 | 5 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 6-12 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Western Michigan | 2-16 | 11 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.2
Rebounds Per Game37.4
Assists Per Game11.7
Points Allowed76.2290th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 2-4 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 4 |