Norman scores 36, W. Michigan beats Houston Christian 90-84

Updated Nov. 18, 2022 11:18 p.m. ET

Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Lamar Norman Jr. scored 36 points as Western Michigan beat Houston Baptist 90-84 on Friday night at the Owl Invitational.

Norman was 10-of-16 shooting, including 4 for 7 from distance, and went 12 for 12 from the foul line for the Broncos (2-2). Seth Hubbard scored 13 points, shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Tafari Simms recorded 13 points and went 6 of 7 from the field.

Zach Iyeyemi finished with 19 points and three blocks for the Huskies (1-3). Pierce Bazil added 16 points and five assists for Houston Baptist. In addition, Bonke Maring had 13 points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Western Michigan visits Rice and Houston Baptist hosts Georgia Southern.

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