C Michigan defeats Olivet 85-65

C Michigan Dominates Olivet in Statement Win at Home

The McGuirk Arena crowd witnessed a convincing display of dominance from the Central Michigan Chippewas as they trounced visiting Olivet 85-65 on Friday night.

The primary storyline of this non-conference matchup was a blowout victory, with the home team leading by as many as 22 points. The largest lead of the game came when C Michigan's Nathan Claerbaut scored inside to make it 58-36 in favor of the Chippewas.

Nathan Claerbaut led the charge for C Michigan, scoring 31 points on 76.5% shooting from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. His performance was also marked by two assists and one steal.

In contrast, Olivet struggled to find its rhythm behind the arc, making just two of six three-point attempts. Conner Schipper led the Bulldogs with 16 points but shot only 54.5% from the field.

C Michigan's balanced attack allowed them to control the tempo of the game, outrebounding Olivet 43-36. The Chippewas also forced 20 turnovers, which they turned into 23 points off of those mistakes.

The advanced statistics paint a similar picture: C Michigan shot 48.0% from the field and made 75.0% of their free throws, while Olivet struggled at 39.0% from the field and made just 56.0% of their attempts. The Chippewas' eFG% was 51.5%, compared to Olivet's 43.8%.

This win is significant for C Michigan as it marks a statement performance by the team, showcasing their ability to compete against top-level opponents.