Freeman scores 24, Akron defeats Bowling Green 83-67
AKRON, Ohio -- — Enrique Freeman's 24 points helped Akron defeat Bowling Green 83-67 on Friday.
Freeman also contributed 11 rebounds and three blocks for the Zips (10-4, 2-0 Mid-American Conference). Greg Tribble scored 16 points while going 7 of 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range). Shammah Scott shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points, while adding three steals.
Marcus Hill led the Falcons (10-4, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Jason Spurgin added 14 points and four assists for Bowling Green. In addition, Rashaun Agee had 12 points and six rebounds. The loss ended an eight-game winning streak for the Falcons.
Both teams next play Tuesday. Akron visits Ball State and Bowling Green plays Ohio at home.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Tim Stewart
- Andy O'Brien
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |