ncaab Game Recap
Akron Downs Central Michigan 60-56 - Match Report
Akron got 16 points from Xavier Castaneda as they ran past Central Michigan 60-56 on Tuesday at McGuirk Arena.
Akron earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -12.5-point spread.
Akron got 16 points from Enrique Freeman and another 15 points from Ali Ali. Greg Tribble contributed 4 assists, while Enrique Freeman cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Central Michigan got 18 points from Cameron Healy in a losing cause and another 11 points from Ralph Bissainthe. Brian Taylor contributed 3 assists for them, while Ralph Bissainthe had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Akron were victorious, as the score was 31-25 at the break.
Akron had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Akron heads into a battle against Toledo. Central Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Illinois.