Ali scores 29 to lead Akron over Gardner-Webb 94-90 in OT
AKRON, Ohio -- — Ali Ali scored 29 points as Akron beat Gardner-Webb 94-90 in overtime on Thursday night.
Ali was 9 of 11 shooting and 11 of 14 from the free throw line for the Zips (8-3). Enrique Freeman scored 20 points while shooting 5 of 11 from the field and 10 for 17 from the line, and added 20 rebounds and three blocks. Greg Tribble went 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 16 points. Sammy Hunter's 3-pointer with 56 seconds left pulled the Zips even at 84 and forced overtime.
The Runnin' Bulldogs (5-9) were led by Julien Soumaoro, who recorded 23 points and two steals. Quest Aldridge added 22 points for Gardner-Webb. In addition, Isaiah Richards had 13 points and nine rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Todd Von Sossan
- Alfred Smith
- Jeff Spedoske
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| High Point | 1-0 | - | 13-3 |
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| Presbyterian | 1-0 | - | 8-8 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
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| Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
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| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
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| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
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