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Eastern Michigan Bests Western Illinois in Dramatic Fashion, 72-68

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team bested Western Illinois University in dramatic fashion with a 72-68 victory to earn its second win of the season today, Nov. 24, inside the Convocation Center.

The Eagles (2-3, 0-0 MAC) were helped by 22 points of the bench, including 12 from junior guard Bryce McBride (Jackson, Tenn.-Southside (Dyersburg State C.C.)). In addition to McBride, two other members of the Green and White scored in double digits, led by senior Monty Scott (Union City, N.