Concordia Ann Arbor Cardinals @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan cruises to 97-60 win over Concordia (Mich)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Senior Austin Keel came off the bench to hit all six of his shots and 5 of 7 free throws to score a career-high 18 points in 16 minutes on Friday to lead Central Michigan to a 97-60 win over Concordia (Michigan).
Rayshawn Simmons added 15 points and Josh Kozinski 12 for the Chippewas (8-1), who were coming off a win over Northwestern, their first win over a Big Ten team since 2007.
Josh Fugate had 19 points, knocking down 6 3-pointers, for NAIA Cardinals (8-5)
Central Michigan shot 53 percent from the field and made 23 of 29 free throws. The Chippewas out-rebounded Concordia 47-26, forced 17 turnovers and blocked 7 shots.
The Cardinals led 15-12 less than six minutes into the game but the Central Michigan reeled off 15 straight points and raced to a 51-28 lead at the half.
Game Information
Mount Pleasant, MI
Referee:Chad Barlow
Referee:Geoff Vejsicky
Referee:John Floyd
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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