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Youngstown State Defeats IUPUI 74-61 - Recap
Michael Akuchie scored 21 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Youngstown State on Saturday, leading them to a 74-61 victory over IUPUI at Beeghly Physical Education Center.
Youngstown State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -17.5-point spread.
Youngstown State got 19 points from Dwayne Cohill and another 15 points from Tevin Olison. Dwayne Cohill contributed 4 assists, while Michael Akuchie cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
IUPUI got 14 points from Chuks Isitua in a losing cause and another 14 points from B.J. Maxwell. Bakari LaStrap contributed 5 assists for them, while Chuks Isitua had 7 rebounds.
Youngstown State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Youngstown State as they grabbed 27 boards, while IUPUI only had 22
Youngstown State heads into a battle against Wright State. IUPUI, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wisconsin-Milwaukee.