ncaab Game Recap
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Akron Zips Wrap - Akron Wins 81-80
Akron got a 23-point performance from Enrique Freeman, who added 6 assists as Akron ran past South Dakota State 81-80 on Monday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.5-point spread.
Enrique Freeman had 23 points for Akron and Trendon Hankerson chipped in with 11 points. Xavier Castaneda had 7 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
South Dakota State got a 15-point performance from Matt Dentlinger, who was supported by 14 points from William Kyle III. Alex Arians had 6 assists in a losing cause for South Dakota State, while Charlie Easley grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed South Dakota State were victorious, as the score was 41-36 at the break.
The rebound battle favored South Dakota State as they grabbed 33 boards, while Akron only had 31
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mississippi State. South Dakota State will aim to get back on the winning track at Boise State.