ATHENS, Ohio - Central Michigan featured a balanced offensive attack and shut down Ohio for key runs to earn a 77-48 Mid-American Conference victory at the Convocation Center Wednesday night.
Junior Taylor Johnson scored in double digits for the second-straight game, leading the Chippewas (11-7, 5-0 MAC) with 13 points, while sophomore Crystal Bradford scored 10 points to go with 14 rebounds for her fourth-straight double-double.
The Chippewas were unable to pull away early in the first half, but turned up the defense over the final 8:52 of the first frame to go on a 15-2 run and take a 35-20 lead into the break.
Senior Jalisa Olive sparked the run with a deep three from the left wing and a three-point play by Johnson made it an 8-0 run at the 3:27 mark. The Bobcats(5-12, 0-5 MAC) broke a 5:25 scoring drought on a layup by Tina Fisher with 3:12 to go, but it would be the last basket the Chippewas allow in the first half.
Sophomore Jas'Mine Bracey brought her first-half scoring total to eight points with a powerful move in the post before senior Jessica Schroll extended the lead to double digits on a fast break run out and assist from Bradford.
Central Michigan was able to run away from Ohio with another strong run in the second half, holding the Bobcats without a field goal for a stretch of 7:03 that resulted in a 27-1 CMU run. Bradford scored all 10 of her points during the stretch.
The Chippewas held a 64-40 lead at the under-eight media timeout following a defensive rebound and fast break layup by Bradford and extended the lead to 30 on a three by sophomore Kerby Tamm at the 6:01 mark, 71-41.
The Maroon and Gold will be back in action Saturday when they take on Akron inside McGuirk Arena at 2 p.m.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:12:16 GMT
It's not only families who will be hitting the road this holiday weekend. Police say they will have a heavy presence on the roads as well, and will be keeping an eye out so things remain safe. 9 & 10's
It's not only families who will be hitting the road this holiday weekend. Police say they will have a heavy presence on the roads as well, and will be keeping an eye out so things remain safe. 9 & 10's
Friday, May 24 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:15:04 GMT
Dozens of dogs seized from what's being called a puppy mill in northern Michigan are one step closer to finding permanent homes. The dogs were removed by the Missaukee County Sheriffs Office, Roscommon
Dozens of dogs seized from what's being called a puppy mill in northern Michigan are one step closer to finding permanent homes.
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A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
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Friday, May 24 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:21:41 GMT
Police caught 4 teens accused of breaking into a shed at a Clare County Park. Deputies were sent to the Harrison City Park, where they found that a shed at one of the baseball fields has been broken into. They
Police caught 4 teens accused of breaking into a shed at a Clare County Park. Deputies were sent to the Harrison City Park, where they found that a shed at one of the baseball fields has been broken into. They
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("RDS") (NYSE: RDS.A) (NYSE: RDS.B) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the first quarter interim dividend of 2013, which was announced on May 2nd, 2013 at $0.45 per A...
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("RDS") (NYSE: RDS.A) (NYSE: RDS.B) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the first quarter interim dividend of 2013, which was announced on May 2nd, 2013 at $0.45 per A...
Friday, May 24 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:41:47 GMT
Police are looking for whoever stole nearly 40 bronze grave markers in the Hersey Cemetery in Osceola county, just days before Memorial Day. Village workers noticed the markers missing earlier this week
Police are looking for whoever stole nearly 40 bronze grave markers in the Hersey Cemetery in Osceola county, just days before Memorial Day. Village workers noticed the markers missing earlier this week
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:07 GMT
9&10 News dug deeper into a puppy mill case out of Missaukee County today. When it comes to the dog's living conditions, the man accused will not be facing any jail time because it's a civil case and
9&10 News dug deeper into a puppy mill case out of Missaukee County today. When it comes to the dog's living conditions, the man accused will not be facing any jail time because it's a civil case and
Friday, May 24 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:11:11 GMT
State wildlife regulators want to remind fisherman that using salmon eggs or minnows for bait is not allowed in some places. This is to prevent the spread of a virus that can be deadly to some fish.
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Authorities say an Army veteran charged with killing a police officer and wounding five others in a shootout during a marijuana raid has been found dead hanging in a jail cell.
A Utah Army veteran was found hanging dead Friday in his jail cell as he awaited trial on charges of killing a police officer and wounding five others during a raid that netted 13 pot plants and sparked a fierce debate about...
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