Central Michigan Chippewas @ Toledo Rockets
Simons' 3-pointer lifts Central Michigan over Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio -- John Simons hit a corner 3-pointer with 1:08 left to give Central Michigan a 65-62 victory over Toledo on Tuesday in a Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Toledo's Julius Brown missed a game-tying 3-pointer with 7 seconds left and Central Michigan grabbed the rebound and ran out the clock.
Rayshawn Simmons scored 16 points, on 7-of-13 shooting, with six rebounds and five assists for Central Michigan (11-1). Chris Fowler added 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Simons hit two 3-pointers and finished with nine points.
Central Michigan ended a six game losing streak to Toledo and handed the Rockets their sixth loss in their last seven MAC openers.
Justin Drummond led Toledo (8-6) with 13 points and Jonathan Williams added 11.
Toledo made four 3-pointers in the first half to hold a 31-29 edge at the break. The Rockets finished the game 7 of 18 from beyond the arc.
Game Information
Toledo, OH
Referee:Lamont Simpson
Referee:Jim Schipper
Referee:Donnie Eppley
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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