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Cayman Islands Classic - Akron Zips vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Recap - Akron Wins 72-53
Enrique Freeman scored 18 points leading Akron to a 72-53 victory over Western Kentucky at John Gray Gymnasium on Monday.
Akron was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.0-point spread as an underdog.
Xavier Castaneda had 16 points for Akron and Greg Tribble chipped in with 9 points. Xavier Castaneda had 3 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Western Kentucky got a 13-point performance from Emmanuel Akot, who was supported by 12 points from Dayvion McKnight. Luke Frampton had 4 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Dayvion McKnight grabbed 5 rebounds.
Akron led at halftime, 32-31.
Akron had a 39-14 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Akron takes its act on the road to face Marshall looking for another win. For Western Kentucky, they head home to face South Carolina State.