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Central Michigan routs Miami (Ohio) 105-77

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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) Josh Kozinski scored 19 points to lead five Central Michigan players in doubles figures and a 105-77 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Wednesday night.

Central Michigan bounced back after having its six-game winning streak snapped against Ball State, 83-65 on Jan. 10.

Chris Fowler had 16 points, Austin Keel and John Simons scored 15 apiece, and Rayshawn Simmons chipped in 14 for Central Michigan (12-2, 2-1 Mid-American Conference). Fowler and Simmons each added nine assists.

The Chippewas shot 35 of 51 for 68.6 percent, and nailed 19 of 27 for 70.4 percent from long range to break the century mark for the third time this season. Kozinski was 6 of 7 from the perimeter and Simons hit all five attempts from deep.

Eric Washington scored 23 points and dished out six assists to lead Miami (6-10, 1-2). Geovonie McKnight and LJ Livingston each added 11 points for the Redhawks.