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Akron Downs Buffalo 76-59 - Match Report
Akron got 21 points and 15 rebounds from Enrique Freeman en route to a 76-59 victory over Buffalo on Friday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Bettors who backed Akron were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -16.0 at sportsbooks.
Greg Tribble had 18 points for Akron and Sammy Hunter chipped in with 11 points. Greg Tribble had 4 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Buffalo got 23 points from Sy Chatman in a losing cause and another 11 points from Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams contributed 6 assists for them, while Sy Chatman had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Akron were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Buffalo had a 33-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Akron heads into a battle against Western Michigan. Buffalo, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toledo.