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Akron Downs Miami-Ohio 71-59 - Match Report
Akron grabbed a 71-59 win over Miami-Ohio on Sunday, behind a 21-point effort from Ali Ali at John D. Millett Hall.
Akron was a -4.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Xavier Castaneda had 15 points for Akron and Bryan Trimble Jr. chipped in with 13 points. Enrique Freeman had 3 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Miami-Ohio got 27 points from Mekhi Lairy in a losing cause and another 8 points from Isaiah Coleman-Lands. Dae Dae Grant contributed 3 assists for them, while Mekhi Lairy had 3 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Akron were victorious, as the score was 28-27 at the break.
Akron had a 34-16 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northern Illinois. Miami-Ohio will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Michigan.