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Ball State Falls 81-73 Against Akron - Game Recap
Akron got 18 points from Sharron Young as they ran past Ball State 81-73 on Tuesday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.
Akron got 16 points from Nate Johnson and another 13 points from Shammah Scott. Shammah Scott contributed 6 assists, while James Okonkwo cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Ball State got 19 points from Jermahri Hill in a losing cause and another 15 points from Payton Sparks. Jermahri Hill contributed 4 assists for them, while Jermahri Hill had 7 rebounds.
Akron led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Akron had a 27-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Akron heads into a battle against South Alabama. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Mississippi.