Men's basketball loses at Miami
The CMU men's basketball team lost its first Mid-American Conference crossover game 64-51 Thursday in front of 1,407 people in Millett Hall at Miami University.
The loss continues the Chippewas losing streak in Oxford, dating back to 1991.
The Chippewas opened the game 2-for-10 from the field and were outshot in the game 46.5 to 37.3 percent.
"Miami was tougher, make no question about it," said CMU coach Ernie Zeigler. "Coach Coles and the Miami program prides itself on its level of toughness and grittiness and they were a team that came out with a sense of purpose in their home floor."
The Chippewas two leading point scorers, senior guard Jordan Bitzer and Robbie Harman were kept mainly in check. The two combined for 19 points on 6-for-23 shooting. Harman started the game 0-for-8 from the field.
The RedHawks were led by guard Kenny Hayes and forward Nick Winbush. Hayes finished with a game-high 20 points and also scored in double-figured, finishing with 13.
CMU (9-9, 4-2 MAC) plays next at 7 p.m. Saturday in Bowling Green.
BGSU (10-8, 3-3 MAC) won its opening crossover game 64-61 against Eastern Michigan Wednesday in Ypsilanti.
Check Friday's paper for expanded coverage on the game.
