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Recap - Akron Defeats Bowling Green 74-70

Enrique Freeman scored 21 points and chipped in with 16 rebounds for Akron on Tuesday, leading them to a 74-70 victory over Bowling Green at Stroh Center.

Akron won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.0-point spread.

Sammy Hunter had 19 points for Akron and Xavier Castaneda chipped in with 16 points. Xavier Castaneda had 5 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

Bowling Green got 19 points from Leon Ayers III in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kaden Metheny. Kaden Metheny contributed 6 assists for them, while Kaden Metheny had 6 rebounds.

Akron was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Michigan. Bowling Green will aim to get back on the winning track at Western Michigan.