Central Michigan beat Western Michigan 83–70 at home on Feb 21, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 37 | 70 | |
| 40 | 43 | 83 |
| WMU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EJ Ryans | 35 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6-10 | 1-2 |
| Brady Swartz | 28 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3-11 | 0-4 |
| Jayden Brewer | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6-13 | 0-1 |
| Justice Williams | 23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0-5 | 0-2 |
| Max Burton | 16 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Sharod Barnes | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Michael Sulaka | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-0 |
| Trey Lewis | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Carson Vis | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Declan Peterson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 70 | 31 | 10 | 24-60 | 3-14 |
| CMU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Phat Brooks | 34 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5-10 | 0-1 |
| Nathan Claerbaut | 33 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 6-9 | 0-0 |
| Keenan Garner | 31 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Tamario Adley | 29 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 7-10 | 1-2 |
| Logan McIntire | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Jaxson Whitaker | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Nick Mullen | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-3 |
| Jalen Kampen | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 83 | 25 | 12 | 25-51 | 4-16 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
WMU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CMU defense in 1
CMU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · WMU defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 68 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Williams | 29.8 | 15.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| EJ Ryans | 26.4 | 7.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Max Burton | 25.9 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
| Brady Swartz | 23.5 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 0.2 |
| Jayden Brewer | 23.1 | 11.3 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Jalen Griffith | 21.6 | 10.1 | 1.8 | 2.7 |
| Trey Lewis | 16.0 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Carson Vis | 13.6 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamario Adley | 30.3 | 13.2 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Nathan Claerbaut | 29.3 | 12.0 | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| Phat Phat Brooks | 29.3 | 10.9 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Logan McIntire | 26.7 | 12.6 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Keenan Garner | 26.7 | 9.9 | 6.9 | 1.3 |
| Nick Mullen | 18.5 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 0.9 |
| Jaxson Whitaker | 16.4 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Jalen Kampen | 14.9 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
44% of WMU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
48% of CMU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | CMU+13 | +13 | ||
| Jan 24, 2026 | WMU+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | CMU+29 | +29 | ||
| Jan 25, 2025 | CMU+21 | +21 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 | CMU+27 | +27 | ||
| Jan 27, 2024 | CMU+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | WMU+16 | +16 | ||
| Jan 28, 2023 | CMU+1 | +1 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2022 | WMU+14 | +14 | ||
| Feb 3, 2022 | CMU+10 | +10 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.