NCAAB Game Recap
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Akron at Western MichiganTue Feb 18, 2020 7:00 PM EST
Baylor |
65 |
Okla |
54 |
| F | |
Dayt |
66 |
VCU |
61 |
| F | |
NW |
67 |
MD |
76 |
| F | |
Pitt |
67 |
FSU |
82 |
| F | |
Ill |
62 |
PSU |
56 |
| F | |
KY |
79 |
LSU |
76 |
| F | |
Crei |
73 |
Marq |
65 |
| F | |
OkSt |
47 |
WVU |
65 |
| F | |
(N/A) |
80 |
UTRGV |
93 |
| F | |
StFNY |
87 |
LIU |
77 |
| F | |
Vand |
61 |
Tenn |
65 |
| F | |
David |
72 |
StJos |
73 |
| F | |
RobM |
71 |
StFPA |
86 |
| F | |
Purd |
65 |
Wisc |
69 |
| F | |
(N/A) |
52 |
Bry |
61 |
| F | |
Akr |
71 |
W MI |
67 |
| F | |
MtStM |
61 |
Merrim |
67 |
| F | |
CenMI |
69 |
Ohio |
77 |
| F | |
StLou |
63 |
UMass |
67 |
| F | |
Ark |
59 |
Fla |
73 |
| F | |
Kent |
49 |
E MI |
70 |
| F | |
FaDi |
75 |
CenCT |
76 |
| F | |
Ball |
59 |
Buff |
72 |
| F | |
Miss |
68 |
Mizzu |
71 |
| F | |
Nev |
88 |
NM |
74 |
| F | |
ColSt |
56 |
UNLV |
80 |
| F | |
Akron 71, Western Michigan 67
Feb 18, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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36 |
35 |
71 |
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29 |
38 |
67 |
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) Tyler Cheese scored 23 points with 11 rebounds and Loren Christian Jackson scored 17 and Akron held off Western Michigan for a 71-67 win Tuesday night.
Akron (20-6, 10-3 Mid-American Conference) has won four straight to remain atop the conference standings with Bowling Green (19-7, 10-3). The two meet on Feb. 25.
The Zips led 64-55 with 6:47 remaining after Xeyrius Williams made two foul shots. Brandon Johnson's layup with 15 seconds left brought the Broncos (11-15, 4-9) within 70-67. Christian Jackson made 1 of 2 foul shots with 11 seconds to go to preserve the win.
Akron led 36-29 at halftime.
Michael Flowers led Western Michigan with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists and Brandon Johnson scored 14 with 10 rebounds.
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Leaders
| Akron | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Cheese | 23 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| L. Jackson | 17 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Michigan | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| M. Flowers | 22 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| B. Johnson | 14 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Team Comparison
| Akr | W MI | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 71 | 67 |
| Field Goals | 22/58-38% | 30/65-46% |
| Three Pointers | 8/24-33% | 5/22-23% |
| Free Throws | 19/27-70% | 2/4-50% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 13 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 27 | 27 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 39 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 15 |
| Personal Fouls | 14 | 21 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2019-20 Reg Season - Akr Leads Series 2-0
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Jan 7 | W MI 69 @ Akr 84 | M. Flowers 30 | L. Jackson 26 |
| Tue Feb 18 | Akr 71 @ W MI 67 | T. Cheese 23 | M. Flowers 22 |
Game Information
| Stadium: University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Attendance: 1,652 |
| Game Time: |