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MAC Tournament - Recap - Akron Defeats Kent State 62-61

Akron grabbed a 62-61 win over Kent State on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Ali Ali at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

Akron earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.5-point spread.

Akron got 17 points from Enrique Freeman and another 11 points from Nate Johnson. Ali Ali contributed 5 assists, while Enrique Freeman cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Kent State got 21 points from VonCameron Davis in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jalen Sullinger. Giovanni Santiago contributed 3 assists for them, while Jalen Sullinger had 8 rebounds.

Akron led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Akron had a 31-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.