Atlason scores 21 as Miami (OH) knocks off Western Michigan 87-76

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Almar Atlason scored 21 points off the bench to lead Miami (OH) past Western Michigan 87-76 on Tuesday.

Atlason shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 3-for-7 from 3-point range, and went 6-for-6 from the line for the RedHawks (16-0, 4-0 Mid-American Conference). Antwone Woolfolk scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 2 of 3 from the line. Luke Skaljac shot 5 of 11 and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points. The RedHawks picked up their 16th straight win.

The Broncos (6-9, 0-3) were led by Jayden Brewer, who posted 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Justice Williams added 14 points and two steals for Western Michigan. Jalen Griffith finished with 10 points.

Miami (OH) entered halftime up 39-35. Skaljac paced the team in scoring in the first half with 11 points. Miami (OH) used a 7-0 second-half run to come back from a two-point deficit and take the lead at 48-43 with 14:02 left in the half before finishing off the victory. Atlason scored 16 second-half points.

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