Williams scores 23 to lead Akron past Ball St. 75-60
AKRON, Ohio -- Xeyrius Williams had 23 points and 12 rebounds as Akron defeated Ball St. 75-60 on Friday night.
Loren Cristian Jackson had 19 points and eight assists for Akron (13-3, 3-0 Mid-American Conference), which earned its fourth straight win. Tyler Cheese added 17 points.
Tahjai Teague had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Cardinals (9-7, 2-1). Ishmael El-Amin added 17 points.
Akron faces Northern Illinois on the road on Tuesday. Ball St. takes on Eastern Michigan on the road on Tuesday.
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Game Information
James A. Rhodes Arena
2:00 AM, 11 January 2020
Akron, OH
Attendance: 2,706
- Referees:
- Darryl Smith
- Chad Barlow
- Scott Siville
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 9-0 | - | 16-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 8-1 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Ohio | 5-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kent State | 4-5 | 5 | 13-8 |
| Ball State | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Central Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Western Michigan | 4-5 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Bowling Green | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Buffalo | 2-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-8 | 8 | 5-16 |
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