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Akron Defeats Ball State 75-60 - Recap
Akron got 23 points and 12 rebounds from Xeyrius Williams en route to a 75-60 victory over Ball State on Friday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Bettors who backed Akron were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks.
Loren Cristian Jackson had 19 points for Akron and Tyler Cheese chipped in with 17 points. Loren Cristian Jackson had 8 assists for them, while Xeyrius Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Ball State got 19 points from Tahjai Teague in a losing cause and another 17 points from Ishmael El-Amin. Jarron Coleman contributed 3 assists for them, while Tahjai Teague had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was 30-28 at the break.
Akron had a 37-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Akron heads into a battle against Northern Illinois. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Michigan.