KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Tucker Haymond scored 24 points and Drake LaMont came up big in his first start, leading Western Michigan to a 76-72 win over Jacksonville on Saturday.
LaMont, a sophomore, made 6 of 8 from the field and 9 of 10 from the line -- including a pair with 3 seconds left -- for 21 points. He grabbed seven rebounds, had four assists and two blocks for the Broncos (6-7). Thomas Wilder added 18 points and Anthony Avery Jr., had a career-high 14 rebounds as Western Michigan won the boards 39-27.