Jackson scores 31 to lift Akron past Kent St. 66-62
AKRON, Ohio -- — Loren Cristian Jackson had 31 points as Akron edged past Kent State 66-62 on Friday night.
Enrique Freeman had 10 points and nine rebounds for Akron (4-1, 2-0 Mid-American Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Camron Reece added seven rebounds.
Mike Nuga had 19 points and eight rebounds for the Golden Flashes (3-2, 0-1). Danny Pippen added 16 points and nine rebounds. Justyn Hamilton had four blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Peter Juzenas
- Geoff Vejsicky
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 3-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | 0.5 | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2.5 | 3-11 |
| Central Michigan | 0-3 | 3 | 6-9 |
| Buffalo | 0-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
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