ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Akron Defeats Northern Kentucky 77-76
Akron got a 21-point performance from Enrique Freeman, who added 10 rebounds as Akron ran past Northern Kentucky 77-76 on Saturday at Truist Arena.
Akron won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread.
Akron got 20 points from Sammy Hunter and another 13 points from Ali Ali. Ali Ali contributed 5 assists, while Enrique Freeman cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Northern Kentucky got 30 points from Marques Warrick in a losing cause and another 20 points from Trey Robinson. Sam Vinson contributed 3 assists for them, while Trey Robinson had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Akron were victorious, as the score was 41-38 at the break.
Northern Kentucky had a 29-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Akron heads into a battle against Miami-Hamilton. Northern Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against University of the Cumberlands.