Canisius Golden Griffins @ Western Michigan Broncos
Strickland scores 15, Western Michigan downs Canisius 92-69
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- — Markhi Strickland had 15 points in Western Michigan's 92-69 win against Canisius on Sunday.
Strickland shot 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (2-3). Owen Lobsinger added 14 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc while he also had nine rebounds. Brandon Muntu had 14 points and went 5 of 9 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range).
Paul McMillan IV finished with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Golden Griffins (0-5). Tana Kopa added 12 points for Canisius. Cam Palesse also recorded 10 points and four assists.
Western Michigan took the lead with 11:03 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Strickland led his team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 41-24 at the break. Western Michigan pulled away with a 7-0 run in the second half to extend a 23-point lead to 30 points. They outscored Canisius by six points in the final half, as Muntu led the way with a team-high 11 second-half points.
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Game Information
Kalamazoo, MI
Referee:David Walker
Referee:Nate Harris
Referee:Jourdan Love
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
| 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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