Johnson leads W. Michigan over E. Michigan 70-54
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Brandon Johnson had 20 points and 12 rebounds as Western Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 70-54 on Tuesday night.
Johnson hit 12 of 14 from the free-throw line.
Michael Flowers had 12 points and seven assists for Western Michigan (13-17, 6-11 Mid-American Conference). Rafael Cruz Jr. added 10 points. B. Artis White had six rebounds.
Ty Groce had 11 points for the Eagles (16-14, 6-11). Darion Spottsville added 10 points as did Yeikson Montero.
The Broncos leveled the season series against the Eagles with the win. Eastern Michigan defeated Western Michigan 69-51 on Feb. 15.
Western Michigan finishes the regular season against Central Michigan on the road on Friday. Eastern Michigan finishes the regular season against Toledo on the road on Friday.
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TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Toledo | 13-3 | - | 18-6 |
Akron | 12-4 | 1 | 14-5 |
Kent State | 11-5 | 2 | 14-6 |
Ohio | 8-4 | 3 | 12-6 |
Buffalo | 8-5 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
Bowling Green | 9-7 | 4 | 13-9 |
Miami (OH) | 7-7 | 5 | 10-9 |
Ball State | 6-8 | 6 | 8-11 |
Western Michigan | 3-9 | 8 | 4-13 |
Central Michigan | 2-10 | 9 | 6-13 |
Eastern Michigan | 1-9 | 9 | 4-10 |
Northern Illinois | 1-10 | 9.5 | 2-14 |