ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Akron Defeats Central Michigan 85-82
Akron got 18 points from Nate Johnson en route to a 85-82 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday at McGuirk Arena.
Bettors who backed Akron were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -3.5.
Amani Lyles had 14 points for Akron and Shammah Scott chipped in with 13 points. Isaiah Gray had 6 assists for them, while Isaiah Gray was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Central Michigan got 32 points from Ugnius Jarusevicius in a losing cause and another 15 points from Anthony Pritchard. Anthony Pritchard contributed 6 assists for them, while Ugnius Jarusevicius had 10 rebounds.
Akron was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, Akron takes its act home to face Northern Illinois looking for another win. For Central Michigan, they head on the road to face Ohio.