Central Michigan Dominates Olivet in Home Victory
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · McGuirk Arena
Central Michigan Chippewas 85, Olivet Comets 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Olivet Comets vs Central Michigan Chippewas?
Central Michigan Chippewas beat Olivet Comets 85-65 at McGuirk Arena on December 17, 2025.
Central Michigan Chippewas secured a decisive victory against the Olivet Comets, finishing the game with a score of 85-65 at McGuirk Arena. This win marks a much-needed turnaround for the Chippewas, who had been struggling in their recent outings, particularly with a three-game losing streak prior to this match.
In the lead-up to this fixture, Central Michigan's recent form had been concerning, with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games. They averaged 72.3 points scored per game while allowing 78.6 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their last five games highlighted a slight improvement in scoring, averaging 75.0 points but still conceding 84.0 points. The Chippewas had managed to win two of their last three home games, showcasing a better performance on their home court compared to their away struggles, where they had only secured one win out of six.
Olivet Comets, on the other hand, faced a tough challenge as they entered the game without a recent record provided in the block. However, the matchup itself was significant as it offered Central Michigan an opportunity to regain some confidence after a series of disappointing results. This game was particularly important for the Chippewas as they looked to build momentum heading into the remainder of the season.
The scoring plays in the second half demonstrated Central Michigan's offensive prowess, with key contributions from players like Nathan Claerbaut and Phat Phat Brooks. Claerbaut was instrumental in the latter stages of the game, making several layups and free throws that helped extend the Chippewas' lead. The final moments saw him scoring crucial points that solidified the victory, while Tamario Adley also contributed with free throws to maintain the advantage.
The conditions at McGuirk Arena were favorable for the Chippewas, who capitalized on their home court advantage. The atmosphere likely played a role in their performance, as they were able to leverage the support of their home crowd to secure the win.
As for the market, Central Michigan was heavily favored to win this matchup, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that bookmakers had little doubt about their chances in this game. This reflected the expectations surrounding the Chippewas, especially given their need to bounce back after recent struggles.
Overall, this game served as a crucial turning point for Central Michigan, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities and regain some much-needed confidence. The performance against Olivet not only provided a solid win but also showcased the potential for improvement as they look to build on this success in future fixtures.
Leaders
- PointsNathan Claerbaut31Central Michigan Chippewas
- AssistsTamario Adley7Central Michigan Chippewas
- ReboundsNathan Claerbaut12Central Michigan Chippewas
- PointsConner Schipper16Olivet Comets
- AssistsPorter Kretschman4Olivet Comets
- ReboundsConner Schipper7Olivet Comets
Recent form
Central Michigan Chippewas
Last 10: 3-7Streak L372.3 scored · 78.6 allowed per game2-1 at home
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 32-2 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 29-6 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kent State | 24-10 | 4 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 19-15 | 7 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 18-14 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Ohio | 15-17 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Buffalo | 17-15 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Massachusetts | 17-16 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 12-19 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Central Michigan | 10-21 | 12 | 6-12 |
| Western Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Olivet Comets | Central Michigan Chippewas |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-64 | 31-65 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 6-30 | 5-24 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 21 |
| Free throws | 9-16 | 18-24 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 30 |
| Assists | 20 | 23 |
| Steals | 9 | 14 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 46 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-47Keenan Garner makes layup (Will Ashford assists)
- 2nd Half32-48Keenan Garner makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half34-48Mike Okello makes layup (Porter Kretschman assists)
- 2nd Half34-51Nick Mullen makes 26-foot three point jumper (Will Ashford assists)
- 2nd Half36-51Conner Schipper makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half38-51Mike Okello makes layup (Nathan Richardson assists)
- 2nd Half39-51Mike Okello makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half39-53Nathan Claerbaut makes 6-foot dunk (Kayden Nation assists)
- 2nd Half39-55Jaxson Whitaker makes layup (Nathan Claerbaut assists)
- 2nd Half42-55Sam Howard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trey Kolakovich assists)
- 2nd Half45-55Nathan Richardson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Porter Kretschman assists)
- 2nd Half45-57Nathan Claerbaut makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half45-59Nathan Claerbaut makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-62Jaxson Whitaker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Phat Phat Brooks assists)
- 2nd Half46-62Conner Schipper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-62Conner Schipper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-64Nathan Claerbaut makes layup (Will Ashford assists)
- 2nd Half50-64Sean Shenker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Conner Schipper assists)
- 2nd Half50-66Nathan Claerbaut makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Tamario Adley assists)
- 2nd Half53-66Sean Shenker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Conner Schipper assists)
- 2nd Half55-66Nathan Richardson makes layup (Levi Stambaugh assists)
- 2nd Half55-69Jalen Kampen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Keenan Garner assists)
- 2nd Half57-69Sam Howard makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Sean Shenker assists)
- 2nd Half57-70Keenan Garner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-71Keenan Garner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-71Lee Hardy makes 3-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half60-71Alex Genuise makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-71Alex Genuise makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-73Tamario Adley makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-73Trey Kolakovich makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-73Trey Kolakovich makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-75Tamario Adley makes layup
- 2nd Half63-76Tamario Adley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-78Nathan Claerbaut makes layup (Tamario Adley assists)
- 2nd Half63-80Nathan Claerbaut makes layup (Phat Phat Brooks assists)
- 2nd Half63-81Tamario Adley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-82Tamario Adley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-84Phat Phat Brooks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-85Nathan Claerbaut makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-85Alex Genuise makes layup (Trey Kolakovich assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Central Michigan Chippewas, below favours Olivet Comets.
Venue
- McGuirk ArenaMount Pleasant, MI
- Attendance1012
- OfficialsLamont Simpson, Justin Hayes, Christian Smith
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