10-19, 4-12 Conference
73
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| AKR | 34 | 46 | 80 |
21-8, 13-3 Conference
80
Akron rides Freeman's double-double to 80-73 win over Northern Illinois
AKRON, Ohio -- — Enrique Freeman finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds and Akron beat Northern Illinois 80-73 on Saturday night.
Freeman added three blocks for the Zips (21-8, 13-3 Mid-American Conference). Ali Ali totaled 17 points and six rebounds. Sammy Hunter hit two 3-pointers and scored eight.
David Coit led the Huskies (10-19, 4-12) with a career-high 35 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Will Lovings-Watts added 14 points and Ethan Butler scored 11 with six rebounds.
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Game Information
James A. Rhodes Arena
11:00 PM, 2 March 2024
Akron, OH
Attendance: 2,331
- Referees:
- Scott Siville
- Luke Schumer
- Tariq Lucas
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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