McKay carries Cent. Michigan over Youngstown St. 88-72
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) Kevin McKay scored 24 points and 11 rebounds, his 14th career double-double, as Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Youngstown State Penguins 88-72 on Saturday.
David DiLeo added 16 points for Central Michigan (6-2), which remained undefeated at home. Devontae Lane added 14 points and seven assists. Rob Montgomery had 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
With a once-healthy lead dwindling to six points, McKay and DiLeo sparked a 12--6 run for the Chippewas, McKay scoring seven points including a dunk, and DiLeo added five.
Donel Cathcart III had 18 points for the Penguins (4-4). Michael Akuchie added 14 points. Naz Bohannon had 3 points and 16 rebounds.
The Penguins trailed by 16 eight minutes into the second half, but Akuchie scored 10 of his 14 to spark an 18-6 run and Youngstown State came as close as 65-59.
Central Michigan matches up against UT Martin at home on Friday. Youngstown State faces Robert Morris at home on Wednesday.
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| Ast. Per Game | ||
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| Field Goal % | ||
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| Free Throw % |
| Team Stats | ||
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| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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| Team Stats | |||
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| Youngstown St. 4-4 | 72.8 PPG | 42.5 RPG | 12.5 APG |
| C. Michigan 6-2 | 78.3 PPG | 39.3 RPG | 11.6 APG |
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