MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — In an exciting matchup on Tuesday night, Central Michigan took down Eastern Michigan with a decisive score of 82-63. Ugnius Jarusevicius was a standout for the Chippewas, contributing significantly with 23 points, along with nine rebounds and three steals, marking a solid performance for the team (7-9, 1-3 in the Mid-American Conference).

Anthony Pritchard also had a commendable game, scoring 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting, alongside eight rebounds. Jakobi Heady rounded out the scoring efforts for Central Michigan with 18 points, having a shooting line of 6-for-10 from the field, including a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line, although he struggled with three-point shooting, finishing 1-for-4.

On the Eastern Michigan side, Da’Sean Nelson led his team with 15 points and contributed two blocks. Christian Henry followed closely with 14 points, while Jalen Terry added 13 points to their tally. Both teams appeared evenly matched at the onset, with Eastern Michigan also holding a record of 7-9 and 1-3 in conference play.

Central Michigan gained the upper hand with 11:50 remaining in the first half and maintained the lead throughout the game. Jarusevicius played a key role during the first period, scoring 12 points that helped elevate the Chippewas to a 39-33 advantage at halftime. In the second half, Central Michigan’s offense thrived, building their lead to 51-36, propelled by a strong 12-0 scoring run. Pritchard shone in the second half, netting a team-high of 14 points to ensure a comfortable victory for the Chippewas.