Freeman has double-double, scores late dunk to lift Akron past Northern Kentucky 77-76
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Enrique Freeman scored 21 points including a dunk with 3.6 seconds left and Akron beat Northern Kentucky 77-76 on Saturday night.
Freeman also grabbed 10 rebounds. It was his seventh double-double of the season. Sammy Hunter made five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points for the Zips (6-3). Nate Johnson and Ali scored 13 points apiece. Ali also had five assists.
Marques Warrick finished with 30 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Norse (5-5). Trey Robinson added 20 points and seven rebounds for Northern Kentucky. In addition, Sam Vinson had 10 points and four steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Stewart
- Edwin Young
- Sutton Simon
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Cleveland State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| Oakland | 1-1 | 1.5 | 3-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 7-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-11 |
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