CMU has no trouble with Chicago State in 101-60 victory
AP
Nov 09, 2018
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) Larry Austin had 17 points and nine assists to help Central Michigan Chippewas roll to a 101-60 rout of Chicago State Cougars on Friday night.
Austin, a graduate transfer from Vanderbilt, shot 7 of 13 from the field. Matt Beachler made four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points for the Chippewas (2-0). Kevin McKay had 11 points and eight rebounds. Shawn Roundtree, last season's leading scorer, made a pair of 3s and chipped in eight points in 16 minutes.
Christian Jacob scored 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Chicago State (0-3). Anthony Harris made 8 of 10 free throws and finished with 15 points.
Austin's dunk midway through the first half gave the Chippewas a 29-10 lead. He finished with eight first-half points as Central Michigan built a 61-32 halftime lead.
It was the 100th win for coach Keno Davis at Central Michigan.
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