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Akron Downs Western Michigan 71-67 - Match Report
Tyler Cheese scored 23 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Akron over Western Michigan, 71-67, on Tuesday at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Akron were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.0.
Loren Cristian Jackson had 17 points for Akron and Jaden Sayles chipped in with 9 points. Loren Cristian Jackson had 4 assists for them, while Tyler Cheese was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Western Michigan got 22 points from Michael Flowers in a losing cause and another 14 points from Brandon Johnson. Michael Flowers contributed 5 assists for them, while Brandon Johnson had 10 rebounds.
Akron was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Akron had a 38-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Akron takes its act home to face Miami-Ohio looking for another win. For Western Michigan, they head home to face Toledo.