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Akron Zips vs Ball State Cardinals Recap - Akron Wins 79-60
Xavier Castaneda scored 22 points leading Akron to a 79-60 victory over Ball State at John E. Worthen Arena on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Akron were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.
Akron got 18 points from Enrique Freeman and another 16 points from Ali Ali. Enrique Freeman contributed 4 assists, while Enrique Freeman cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Ball State got 18 points from Tyler Cochran in a losing cause and another 10 points from Demarius Jacobs. Luke Bumbalough contributed 3 assists for them, while Tyler Cochran had 10 rebounds.
Akron led at halftime, 32-21.
Ball State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-29.
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Central Michigan. Ball State will aim to get back on the winning track at Western Michigan.