NCAAB Game Recap
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Akron at Kent StateFri Mar 8, 2019 6:30 PM EST
Valpa |
54 |
LoyIL |
67 |
| F | |
StPet |
71 |
Iona |
73 |
| F | |
APSU |
67 |
Belm |
83 |
| F | |
GWebb |
79 |
Campbl |
74 |
| F | |
ChaSo |
54 |
Radf |
63 |
| F | |
IlSt |
62 |
Drake |
78 |
| F | |
Manh |
65 |
Canis |
69 |
| F(OT) | |
JSU |
74 |
Murr |
76 |
| F | |
NrthIA |
61 |
SIU |
58 |
| F | |
Brad |
61 |
MOSt |
58 |
| F | |
Pepp |
68 |
LoyMa |
65 |
| F | |
USD |
62 |
SCla |
45 |
| F | |
Citad |
71 |
Samf |
100 |
| F | |
WCU |
83 |
VMI |
96 |
| F | |
Mia-FL |
70 |
VaTec |
84 |
| F | |
BGSU |
73 |
Buff |
84 |
| F | |
Minn |
60 |
MD |
69 |
| F | |
Brown |
67 |
Princ |
63 |
| F | |
Akr |
65 |
Kent |
68 |
| F | |
Harv |
59 |
Corn |
72 |
| F | |
CenMI |
82 |
W MI |
75 |
| F | |
E MI |
58 |
Toled |
64 |
| F | |
Yale |
66 |
Penn |
77 |
| F | |
Mia-O |
57 |
Ohio |
66 |
| F | |
Dart |
66 |
Colum |
70 |
| F | |
NIU |
64 |
Ball |
57 |
| F | |
StJos |
63 |
VCU |
75 |
| F | |
Kent State 68, Akron 65
Mar 8, 2019, 6:30 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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30 |
35 |
65 |
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29 |
39 |
68 |
KENT, Ohio (AP) Philip Whittington had a season-high 21 points as Kent State narrowly beat Akron 68-65 on Friday night.
Antonio Williams had 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds for Kent State (22-9, 11-7 Mid-American Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Jalen Avery added 18 points.
Daniel Utomi had 22 points for the Zips (16-15, 8-10). Jimond Ivey added 12 points. Tyler Cheese had six rebounds.
Loren Cristian Jackson, whose 14 points per game coming into the contest ranked second on the Zips, shot only 11 percent in the game (1 of 9).
The Golden Flashes evened the season series against the Zips with the win. Akron defeated Kent State 72-53 on Feb. 8.
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Leaders
| Akron | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Utomi | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Ivey | 12 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Kent State | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| P. Whittington | 21 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Williams | 18 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Team Comparison
| Akr | Kent | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 65 | 68 |
| Field Goals | 23/57-40% | 25/64-39% |
| Three Pointers | 9/30-30% | 6/22-27% |
| Free Throws | 10/10-100% | 12/15-80% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 14 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 23 | 22 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Personal Fouls | 17 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 2 | 2 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2018-19 Reg Season - Series Tied 1-1
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Feb 8 | Kent 53 @ Akr 72 | A. Williams 12 | L. Jackson 18 |
| Fri Mar 8 | Akr 65 @ Kent 68 | D. Utomi 22 | P. Whittington 21 |
Game Information
| Stadium: Memorial A & C Center, Kent, Ohio |
| Attendance: 6,168 |
| Game Time: |