Cullen Maksimowski, CMUChippewas.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The Central Michigan women’s basketball team came away with a 71-62 win over Utah Valley on Friday in the opening round of the Cal Poly Tournament.
The Chippewas (3-2) close the tournament on Saturday (2 p.m.) against North Dakota State (1-5). Utah Valley is 0-5.
Central Michigan finished the game shooting 41 percent from the field and 34.3 percent from long distance. Utah Valley finished at 46.7 percent and 38.1 percent respectively.
The Chippewas held a 36-28 rebounding advantage and a 20-1 edge in bench points.