Eastern Michigan rolls over Miami (Ohio) 83-69

Eastern Michigan rolls over Miami (Ohio) 83-69

Published Feb. 10, 2015 9:56 p.m. ET

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) Karrington Ward made 5 of 6 from long range to total 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Eastern Michigan to an 83-69 win over Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday night.

Mike Talley made 6 of 10 from the floor for 20 points with seven assists and Raven Lee added 18 for Eastern Michigan (15-9, 4-7 Mid-American Conference). EMU made 10 of 19 from beyond the arc.

In the last meeting between the teams a month ago, Eastern Michigan held a 25-point advantage, but the RedHawks charged back to take a 82-81 victory in overtime.

The Eagles did not fade this time. Eastern Michigan started the second half with a 13-3 run to lead 46-30 with 14:29 left.

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Eric Washington made 3 of 5 from beyond the arc for 20 points and Geovonie McKnight added 14 for Miami (8-16, 3-8).

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