ncaab Game Recap
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Akron Zips Wrap - Akron Wins 59-58
Tyler Cheese scored 21 points leading Akron to a 59-58 victory over Eastern Michigan at James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday.
Akron won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.
Xeyrius Williams had 10 points for Akron and Camron Reece chipped in with 9 points. Loren Cristian Jackson had 5 assists for them, while Camron Reece was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Eastern Michigan got a 15-point performance from Ty Groce, who was supported by 14 points from Boubacar Toure. Ty Groce had 2 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Boubacar Toure grabbed 10 rebounds.
Akron was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Michigan as they grabbed 32 boards, while Akron only had 28
Next game, Akron takes its act home to face Bowling Green looking for another win. For Eastern Michigan, they head on the road to face Central Michigan.