Central Michigan defeats Bowling Green 62-60 in OT to sweep the Falcons for first time since 2018

Published Feb. 20, 2024 10:09 p.m. ET

Associated Press

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Anthony Pritchard scored 15 points, Brian Taylor made a go-ahead layup with 8.1 seconds left in overtime, and Central Michigan beat Bowling Green 62-60 on Tuesday night for its first sweep of the Falcons since 2018.

Cayden Vasko banked in a contested shot in the lane for Central Michigan with 1.1 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 56-all.

Central Michigan (16-10, 10-3 Mid-American Conference) has won six conference games in a row at home for the first time since 2002-03.

Pritchard had nine rebounds and three steals for the Chippewas. Markus Harding scored 10 points, going 5 of 7 from the field. Taylor was 4 of 12 shooting (0 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with eight points.

The Falcons (16-10, 7-6) were led by Rashaun Agee, who posted 18 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Marcus Hill added 15 points and eight rebounds for Bowling Green. Trey Thomas also recorded 11 points.

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