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Recap - Akron Defeats Ball State 84-74

Ball State was burned for 29 points by Xavier Castaneda on Tuesday as Akron picked up a 84-74 win at James A. Rhodes Arena.

Akron was a favorite by -8.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Bryan Trimble Jr. had 19 points for Akron and Enrique Freeman chipped in with 14 points. Xavier Castaneda had 6 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Ball State got a 23-point performance from Payton Sparks, who was supported by 12 points from Miryne Thomas. Demarius Jacobs had 6 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Payton Sparks grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was 36-34 at the break.

Akron had a 34-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Akron heads into a battle against Kent State. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.