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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Akron | 5-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Ohio | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Kent State | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Ball State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Buffalo | 1-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-5 | 5 | 4-13 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State | 7-1 | - | 13-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-6 |
| Milwaukee | 6-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Youngstown State | 6-3 | 1.5 | 11-8 |
| Oakland | 5-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Robert Morris | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Wright State | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Northern Kentucky | 4-5 | 3.5 | 9-11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 2-6 | 5 | 6-13 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-7 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Green Bay | 0-8 | 7 | 2-17 |
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