ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Akron Defeats Ball State 87-83
Akron got a 24-point performance from Enrique Freeman, who added 2 assists as Akron ran past Ball State 87-83 on Tuesday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron did not, however, defeat Ball State against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks.
Sammy Hunter had 25 points for Akron and Enrique Freeman chipped in with 24 points. Trendon Hankerson had 3 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Ball State got a 19-point performance from Jalen Windham, who was supported by 17 points from Basheer Jihad. Luke Bumbalough had 4 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Payton Sparks grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ball State were victorious, as the score was 41-37 at the break.
Ball State had a 32-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Akron takes its act on the road to face Kent State looking for another win. For Ball State, they head home to face Toledo.