ncaab Game Recap
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.