ncaab Game Recap
Akron Zips vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Recap - Eastern Michigan Wins 71-59
Drew Lowder scored 18 points leading Eastern Michigan to a 71-59 victory over Akron at Convocation Center on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks.
Eastern Michigan got 14 points from Yeikson Montero and another 10 points from Bryce McBride. Ty Groce contributed 3 assists, while Yeikson Montero cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Akron got 10 points from Loren Cristian Jackson in a losing cause and another 10 points from Maishe Dailey. Ali Ali contributed 3 assists for them, while Jermaine Marshall had 6 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Akron won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-28.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act on the road to face Toledo looking for another win. For Akron, they head on the road to face Northern Illinois.