Eastern Michigan finishes strong to beat Akron 63-49
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Elijah Minnie had 22 points, Paul Jackson added 20 and Eastern Michigan finished strong to roll over Akron 63-49 on Tuesday night for its second Mid-American Conference win.
Minnie was 8 of 15 from the floor, and Jackson made 6 of 12 field-goal attempts with eight rebounds and four assists for Eastern Michigan (11-7, 2-3). John Thompson IV added eight points with eight rebounds and four blocks.
The Eagles led 34-27 at the break and pushed that to 45-35 before Akron charged back. Malcolm Duvivier nailed a 3, Mark Kostelac followed with a layup and Duvivier added two free throws as the Zips pulled to 53-47 with 5:02 remaining.
Eastern Michigan closed on a 10-2 run in the final 4:35 to thwart Akron's rally.
Eric Parrish had 18 points and Duvivier added 12 for Akron (8-9, 1-4) which has lost four of its last five games.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamont Simpson
- Matt Morales
- Edwin Young
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 14-4 |
| Akron | 6-0 | - | 13-5 |
| Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Kent State | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Ball State | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Bowling Green | 2-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| Western Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| Buffalo | 1-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 6 | 4-14 |
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