Ali scores 20 points to lift Akron over Evansville 69-60
ESTERO, Fla. -- — Ali Ali matched his career high with 20 points and Akron beat Evansville 69-60 in a Gulf Coast Showcase matchup on Wednesday.
Xavier Castaneda had 11 points for Akron (3-3) and Greg Tribble scored 10 for the Zips. Enrique Freeman registered a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Jawaun Newton had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Purple Aces (2-6), who now have a four-game losing streak.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Peter Juzenas
- James Hicks
- Craig Murley
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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