Akron wins 76-51 against Northern Illinois
AKRON, Ohio -- — Enrique Freeman had 27 points in Akron's 76-51 win against Northern Illinois on Tuesday night in a Mid-American Conference opener.
Freeman also contributed 15 rebounds and three steals for the Zips (9-5). Greg Tribble scored 16 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line, and added three steals. Nate Johnson recorded eight points and went 3 of 6 from the field.
Zarigue Nutter led the way for the Huskies (4-10) with 11 points and nine rebounds. Keshawn Williams added 10 points for Northern Illinois. Anthony Crump also put up seven points and two blocks.
Akron took the lead with 1:56 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 28-26 at halftime, with Freeman racking up 12 points. Akron outscored Northern Illinois by 23 points in the second half, and Freeman scored a team-high 15 points in the second half to help his team secure the victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rob Kueneman
- Alfred Smith
- Tim Stewart
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
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