Tuesday, February 20
Kalamazoo, Mich.
7 p.m.
Miami University
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Western Michigan
9-17,6-7MAC
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Photo by: Megan Walker
Miami Drops to Western Michigan 77-58
2/20/2024 9:09:00 PM | Men's Basketball
KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Miami University men's basketball team dropped to Western Michigan 77-58 Tuesday night. Anderson Mirambeaux led Miami (12-14, 6-7 MAC) with 19 points, while Darweshi Hunter and Evan Ipsaro each added eight points. Seth Hubbard led the Broncos (9-17, 6-7 MAC) offensively with 19 points.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
GAME NOTES:
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Miami University men's basketball team will host Central Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. during Love.Honor.Care.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- At the start of play, Western Michigan jumped out to a 7-2 lead with 16:49 on the scoreboard. On the next two possessions, Reece Potter put in a three and Hunter got fouled on a driving layup for a three-point play to take an 8-7 lead. The Broncos answered by going on a long run to jump ahead 29-12 with just under nine minutes left in the first half.
- Numerous free throws and a Mirambeaux shot from behind the arc brought the RedHawks back within 10 points at 35-27. With time expiring before the half, Ipsaro found Bryce Bultman in the left corner for a three to trail 38-33 going into the intermission. Miami went on a 12-0 scoring run from 3:53 to 1:49.
- Coming out of the break, Mirambeaux put in his second three of the game to close within four at 40-36. Western Michigan responded by extending its lead to 51-36 with 13:28 to play. Mirambeaux recorded a layup and Mekhi Cooper put in a pair of free throws to make it 65-45 with 7:55 remaining. Despite a strong effort, the Red and White went on to fall 77-58.
GAME NOTES:
- Hunter led all players with three steals and nine rebounds.
- Jaquel Morris matched the game-high two blocks.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Miami University men's basketball team will host Central Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. during Love.Honor.Care.
Team Stats
Miami
WMU
FG%
.339
.413
3FG%
.261
.448
FT%
.700
.800
RB
36
43
TO
15
11
STL
5
8
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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