Mid-American Conference Tournament Opening Round: No. 7 Eastern Michigan beat No. 10 Ball State 59-55 to move into the semifinals against No. 2 Western Michigan. Sophomore forward Justin Dobbins led the Eagles with 21 points, including a put-back that gave them a 45-44 lead and sparked an 8-0 run to pull away from the Cardinals.
No. 6 Central Michigan completed a three-game season sweep of No. 11 Northern Illinois in an 83-71 win. Senior guard Giordan Watson led the Chippewas with 20 points. Central Michigan led by as much as 22 in the second half.
No. 8 Toledo beat No. 9 Bowling Green 52-48 to avenge a regular-season loss to the Green Falcons. The Rockets won despite shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 1-of-17 from three-point range. Junior guard Jonathan Amos led the Rockets with 15 points.
Junior guard Kenny Hayes gave No. 5 Miami, Ohio, a lead with three minutes remaining on a jumper, and the RedHawks made 7-of-8 free throws in the final minute to hold off No. 12 Buffalo 69-68. Junior swingman Michael Bramos led Miami with 23 points. The RedHawks won despite getting dominated on the boards 38-22. [3/12/08]
