NCAAB Game Recap
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Miami (OH) at AkronTue Feb 28, 2017 7:00 PM EST
Presb |
62 |
Campbl |
81 |
| F | |
Lafy |
64 |
LoyMD |
67 |
| F | |
Amer |
58 |
Army |
74 |
| F | |
Longw |
74 |
ChaSo |
79 |
| F | |
Vand |
67 |
KY |
73 |
| F | |
FSU |
70 |
Duke |
75 |
| F | |
Ind |
75 |
Purd |
86 |
| F | |
OkSt |
83 |
IaSt |
86 |
| F | |
Buff |
83 |
Ohio |
79 |
| F | |
GTown |
59 |
Seton |
62 |
| F | |
MD |
79 |
Rut |
59 |
| F | |
Kent |
74 |
BGSU |
67 |
| F | |
Ball |
82 |
Toled |
74 |
| F | |
E MI |
109 |
CenMI |
81 |
| F | |
Mia-O |
79 |
Akr |
75 |
| F | |
StBon |
63 |
David |
68 |
| F | |
MissSt |
57 |
SouthCar |
63 |
| F | |
TAMU |
60 |
Mizzu |
43 |
| F | |
W MI |
70 |
NIU |
56 |
| F | |
StJon |
68 |
Crei |
82 |
| F | |
DeP |
64 |
Prov |
73 |
| F | |
OhSt |
71 |
PSU |
70 |
| F | |
Pitt |
52 |
GaTec |
61 |
| F | |
Wyo |
76 |
ColSt |
78 |
| F | |
Fres |
74 |
Bois |
67 |
| F | |
Miami (OH) 79, Akron 75
Feb 28, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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33 |
46 |
79 |
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38 |
37 |
75 |
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Michael Weathers scored 22 points and hit three crucial free throws in the final 20 seconds to help lead Miami (Ohio) to a 79-75 upset win over Akron on Tuesday night.
The RedHawks (11-19, 4-13) entered at the game at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference East Division while the Zips had already clinched the outright conference title and the No.1 seed in next week's tournament.
Akron led 74-73 with but was outscored 6-1 in the final minute. Weathers made a layup and Abdoulaye Harouna added a free throw to give Miami a 76-74 lead. Two possessions later, Akron's Isaiah Johnson missed one of two free throws that would have tied it, and Weathers hit 3 of 4 to close it out.
Jake Wright scored 17 points for Miami and Weathers added 14.
Antino Jackson led Akron (23-7, 13-4) with 12 points. Kwan Cheatham Jr. finished with 11.
Leaders
| Miami (OH) | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Weathers | 22 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| J. Wright | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Akron | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| A. Jackson | 12 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| K. Cheatham, Jr. | 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Team Comparison
| Mia-O | Akr | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 79 | 75 |
| Field Goals | 27/49-55% | 28/54-52% |
| Three Pointers | 8/17-47% | 10/31-32% |
| Free Throws | 17/19-89% | 9/16-56% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 21 | 16 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 25 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Personal Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2016-17 Reg Season - Series Tied 1-1
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jan 14 | Akr 74 @ Mia-O 70 | D. Utomi 15 | L. McLane 14 |
| Tue Feb 28 | Mia-O 79 @ Akr 75 | M. Weathers 22 | A. Jackson 12 |
Game Information
| Stadium: James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, Ohio |
| Attendance: 3,646 |
| Game Time: |