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Northern Illinois Falls 70-64 Against Akron - Game Recap
Akron got 21 points and 13 rebounds from Enrique Freeman en route to a 70-64 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday at Convocation Center.
Akron earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread.
Akron got 13 points from Greg Tribble and another 12 points from Xavier Castaneda. Ali Ali contributed 5 assists, while Enrique Freeman cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Northern Illinois got 19 points from Keshawn Williams in a losing cause and another 14 points from Trendon Hankerson. Trendon Hankerson contributed 5 assists for them, while Anthony Crump had 5 rebounds.
Akron led at halftime, 35-34.
Akron won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 25-21.
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kent State. Northern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toledo.