ncaab Game Recap
Akron Downs Eastern Michigan 46-44 - Match Report
Akron got 15 points from Ali Ali en route to a 46-44 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -12.0-point spread.
Xavier Castaneda had 14 points for Akron and Enrique Freeman chipped in with 6 points. Xavier Castaneda had 3 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Eastern Michigan got 14 points from Colin Golson Jr. in a losing cause and another 10 points from Bryce McBride. Nathan Scott contributed 3 assists for them, while Nathan Scott had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were victorious, as the score was 29-24 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Eastern Michigan as they grabbed 32 boards, while Akron only had 31
Akron heads into a battle against Central Michigan. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bowling Green.