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USC Upstate Spartans vs Akron Zips Wrap - Akron Wins 76-45

The battle between Akron and USC Upstate didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as USC Upstate was handed a 76-45 defeat on Monday at James A. Rhodes Arena.

Loren Cristian Jackson had 18 points for Akron and Greg Tribble chipped in with 11 points. Loren Cristian Jackson had 4 assists for them, while Xeyrius Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

USC Upstate got a 8-point performance from Tommy Bruner, who was supported by 7 points from Dalvin White. Dalvin White had 2 assists in a losing cause for USC Upstate, while Nevin Zink grabbed 9 rebounds.

Akron was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Akron had a 42-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Akron takes its act home to face Youngstown State looking for another win. For USC Upstate, they head on the road to face Louisville.