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Lamar Cardinals vs Akron Zips Recap - Akron Wins 79-72
Akron got 17 points from Tavari Johnson as they ran past Lamar 79-72 on Friday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Amani Lyles had 14 points for Akron and Isaiah Gray chipped in with 10 points. Tavari Johnson had 4 assists for them, while Amani Lyles was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Lamar got 16 points from Ja'Sean Jackson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Alexis Marmolejos. Adam Hamilton contributed 3 assists for them, while Janko Bulajic had 8 rebounds.
Akron led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Akron had a 39-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Akron takes its act home to face Nebraska-Omaha looking for another win. For Lamar, they head on the road to face Alabama State.