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Recap - Western Michigan Defeats Akron 90-84

Western Michigan grabbed a 90-84 win over Akron on Friday, behind a 23-point effort from B. Artis White at University Arena.

Western Michigan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.5-point spread as underdogs.

Western Michigan got 16 points from Javonte Brown and another 13 points from Seth Hubbard. JaVaughn Hannah contributed 4 assists, while Owen Lobsinger cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Akron got 18 points from Greg Tribble in a losing cause and another 17 points from Ali Ali. Ali Ali contributed 6 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman had 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Akron were victorious, as the score was 45-32 at the break.

Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-27.