OXFORD, Ohio – On a night where both teams struggled from the floor, Miami used a key 15-2 run midway through the second half to top Western Michigan, 62-57, on Tuesday evening at MU's Millett Hall.  
 
Four different Broncos scored in double-figures for the evening, led by Lamar Norman Jr.'s 12 points, which extended the junior's double-digit scoring streak to 21 in a row. Joining Norman in double-figures for WMU (4-20, 0-13) were Mileek McMillan (11), Mack Smith (11) and B. Artis White (10). Smith hit a pair of free throws during a late first-half run to surpass 1500 points for his collegiate career.
 
Markeese Hastings grabbed a team-high eight rebounds for Western Michigan, while McMillan added seven boards.
 
Defense reigned in the early going, as Western Michigan held Miami (10-13, 4-8) to just one field goal over the opening seven minutes as it opened up a 9-2 advantage. Near the midway point of the half, Smith knocked down a three-pointer to extend the WMU edge to 14-6.
 
The RedHawks answered with a pair of triples to shrink the margin to 14-12 with nine minutes remaining until halftime. White scored five straight for the Broncos to boost the lead back to 21-14 at the 6:07 mark. Miami netted the next 10 points to move in front for the first time, 24-21, but Western Michigan countered with the final nine points of the half to take a 30-24 edge into the locker room.  
 
Norman started the second half with a three-pointer to put a bow on the 12-0 run and put WMU ahead, 33-24, with 18:44 to play. Western Michigan kept its advantage between five and nine until Miami put together a 15-2 run to move in front, 50-46, at the 6:43 mark.
 
McMillan knocked down four consecutive free throws to briefly put the Broncos back on top, 52-51, but the next five went to Miami, putting the hosts in front, 56-52, with 4:28 remaining. With 3:41 left on the clock, Norman completed an old-fashioned three-point play to bring WMU within one, 56-55. The RedHawks held off Western Michigan from there, sealing the victory from the free throw line.
 
For the evening, the Broncos connected on 16-of-44 (36.4 percent) from the floor, while the RedHawks made 18-of-49 (36.7 percent) from the field. The 18 field goals were the fewest allowed by WMU so far this season.

Western Michigan converted on 18-of-23 (78.3 percent) from the charity stripe, coming one attempt and one make shy of its season highs. WMU won the battle on the glass, edging the RedHawks, 33-28.
 
Western Michigan returns to University Arena on Saturday for a rematch against Central Michigan. The Broncos and Chippewas are slated for a 7 pm tip, and fans can purchase tickets here. The game is also set to be broadcast on ESPN3 and the Bronco Media Network.
 
To purchase tickets to any Western Michigan men's basketball home game this season, visit wmubroncos.com/tickets, or call 1-888-4-WMU-TIX.