ncaab Game Recap
Akron Downs Buffalo 86-66 - Match Report
Akron blew out Buffalo on Saturday, running up the score in a 86-66 win at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites.
Xavier Castaneda had 30 points for Akron and Enrique Freeman chipped in with 21 points. Enrique Freeman had 4 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Buffalo got 12 points from Armoni Foster in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jonnivius Smith. Kidtrell Blocker contributed 4 assists for them, while LaQuill Hardnett had 7 rebounds.
Akron was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Akron won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-25.
Akron heads into a battle against Toledo. Buffalo, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Michigan.