ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Akron Defeats Ball State 80-76
Akron grabbed a 80-76 win over Ball State on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Ali Ali at John E. Worthen Arena.
Akron won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread.
Enrique Freeman had 14 points for Akron and Greg Tribble chipped in with 14 points. Ali Ali had 3 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Ball State got 27 points from Basheer Jihad in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jalin Anderson. Jalin Anderson contributed 5 assists for them, while Basheer Jihad had 16 rebounds.
Akron trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Ball State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-30.
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Buffalo. Ball State will aim to get back on the winning track at Toledo.