CMU Rolls Big in Win Over St. Francis

MT. PLEASANT – Meikkel Murray tallied a game-high 15 points and eight rebounds as the Central Michigan men’s basketball team cruised to a 91-39 win over St. Francis (Ill.) at McGuirk Arena on Monday.

The Chippewas (3-3) held a 38-25 lead at the half.

Back at McGuirk Area for some action against St. Francis Illinois!

The started the year 0-3 and now they have won two straight. Tune into and tonight at 6 and 7 for highlights from the first half!

— Joey DeBerardino (@JoeyDeBerardino)

Caleb Huffman and Ralph Bissainthe joined Murray in double figures with 11 and 10 points, respectively.

CMU shot 52.2% (36-of-69) from the field and held a 51-42 rebounding edge.

The Chippewas forced 24 turnovers and turned those turnovers into 30 points.

Carter Fayhee led the NAIA Fighting Saints with seven points and three rebounds.

🚨🚨 PLAY OF THE GAME 🚨🚨

Travon Broadway Jr. ➡️ Meikkel Murray ➡️ DUNK! 🔥⬆️🏀

— CMU Men’s Basketball (@CMUMensBBall)

Monday’s game counted as an exhibition for St. Francis.

CMU now turns its attention its Mid-American Conference opener at rival Western Michigan on Friday.

Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.