| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | 36 | 33 | 69 |
| CMU | 26 | 25 | 51 |
Castaneda's 13 lead Akron past Central Michigan 69-51
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Xavier Castaneda scored 13 points as Akron beat Central Michigan 69-51 on Tuesday night.
Castaneda added five assists for the Zips (12-6, 4-1 Mid-American Conference). Sammy Hunter scored 12 points, going 4 of 5 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from distance, and 2 for 4 from the line. Trendon Hankerson shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Jesse Zarzuela led the way for the Chippewas (7-11, 2-3) with 20 points. Central Michigan also got eight points and three blocks from Carrington McCaskill. Miroslave Stafl also put up eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- D.J. Carstensen
- Todd Van Sossan
- Ed Phillips
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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