KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In a thrilling basketball showdown, Jalen Sullinger delivered a stunning performance by scoring 31 points, helping the Golden Flashes claim a narrow 77-76 victory over Western Michigan on Tuesday. Sullinger showcased his scoring prowess by hitting 10 out of 24 attempts from the field, making 3 of 7 from beyond the arc, and displaying perfect accuracy from the free-throw line, sinking all eight of his attempts. This victory marks an important win for the Golden Flashes (20-10, 10-7 Mid-American Conference) as they continue their conference journey.
Adding significant contributions to the win, Delrecco Gillespie poured in 18 points, hitting 6 of his 13 shots and going 6 for 9 from the charity stripe, while also dominating the boards with 18 rebounds. VonCameron Davis chipped in with 11 points, despite struggling from the field, shooting 3 of 12 and missing all three of his three-point attempts, but he successfully converted 5 of his 7 free throws.
Western Michigan saw a strong effort from Chansey Willis Jr., who led the Broncos (11-19, 8-9) by scoring 24 points and dishing out eight assists, keeping the game competitive throughout. Teammate Markhi Strickland also made his presence known, securing a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Both teams are gearing up for their next matchups on Friday. Kent State is set to host Eastern Michigan, while Western Michigan will travel to face Bowling Green, as the teams continue to battle it out in the Mid-American Conference.
