ncaab Game Recap
Akron Downs Eastern Michigan 51-49 - Match Report
Akron got 12 points from Daniel Utomi en route to a 51-49 victory over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread.
Jimond Ivey had 12 points for Akron and Loren Jackson chipped in with 10 points. Tyler Cheese had 5 assists for them, while Daniel Utomi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 4 boards.
Eastern Michigan got a 15-point performance from Boubacar Toure, who was supported by 15 points from Paul Jackson. Paul Jackson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while James Thompson IV grabbed 11 rebounds.
Akron was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Eastern Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-19.
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Miami-Ohio. Eastern Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Buffalo.