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Recap - Akron Defeats Eastern Michigan 78-51

Eastern Michigan was run off the court by Akron on Tuesday as they blasted them 78-51 at George Gervin GameAbove Center.

Akron was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.0-point spread as a favorite.

Akron got 22 points from Enrique Freeman and another 16 points from Xavier Castaneda. Xavier Castaneda contributed 4 assists, while Enrique Freeman cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.

Eastern Michigan got a 13-point performance from Emoni Bates, who was supported by 11 points from Noah Farrakhan. Tyson Acuff had 3 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while Noah Farrakhan grabbed 5 rebounds.

Akron led at halftime, 29-21.

Akron won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-23.

Akron heads into a battle against Buffalo. Eastern Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kent State.