MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) -- Kyle Randall poured In 31 points,
going 13 for 13 from the free-throw line, and Central Michigan
held on to beat Bowling Green 73-67 Wednesday night in the
Mid-American Conference opener for both schools.



The Chippewas (8-6) went on a 13-0 run in the first half and led
37-20 at halftime. But the Falcons (5-9) came back, shooting 59
percent after halftime, and finally tying the game at 60 when
Jordon Crawford made a pair of free throws with 3:25 to go.



CMU's Oliver Mbaigoto made two free throws, and then dunked with
58 seconds left. Bowling Green got no closer than three points
after that.



Randall was 8 of 11 from the field - 2 for 4 from 3-point range
- and matched the team high with six rebounds.



Crawford led the Falcons with 29 points - 25 in the second half.
Anthony Henderson added 13 points for Bowling Green, which
finished at 42 percent. The Chippewas shot 41 percent.