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Akron Defeats Kent State 72-61 - Recap
Akron got 26 points from Bryan Trimble Jr. en route to a 72-61 victory over Kent State on Friday at Memorial A & C Center.
Akron won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
Akron got 21 points from Loren Cristian Jackson and another 6 points from Camron Reece. Loren Cristian Jackson contributed 8 assists, while Enrique Freeman cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Kent State got 17 points from Danny Pippen in a losing cause and another 12 points from Malique Jacobs. Danny Pippen contributed 5 assists for them, while Danny Pippen had 11 rebounds.
Akron led at halftime, 38-19.
Akron won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-32.
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ohio. Kent State will aim to get back on the winning track at Bowling Green.