Central Michigan Chippewas at Akron Zips
· NCAA Men's BasketballCastaneda, Tribble lift Akron over Central Michigan 57-56
Greg Tribble made two free throws for the go-ahead points with 32 seconds left and the Zips held on for the win.
Ali Ali had 12 points for Akron (21-9, 14-6 Mid-American Conference), which won its fifth consecutive game. Mikal Dawson added eight rebounds.
Harrison Henderson had 17 points for the Chippewas (7-22, 6-12). Ralph Bissainthe added 14 points and seven rebounds. Kevin Miller had 11 points.
The Zips improved to 2-0 against the Chippewas on the season. Akron defeated Central Michigan 60-56 on Jan. 25.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 56 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Xavier Castaneda Defensive Rebound. | 56 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Kevin Miller missed Layup. | 56 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Ralph Bissainthe Defensive Rebound. | 56 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Greg Tribble missed Free Throw. | 56 - 57 |
Statistics
CMU |
AKR |
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|---|---|---|
| 20-47 | FG | 19-50 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 38 |
| 4-18 | 3PT | 6-22 |
| 22 | Three Point % | 27 |
| 12-13 | FT | 13-22 |
| 92 | Free Throw % | 59 |
| 31 | Rebounds | 29 |
| 4 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 9 | Assists | 13 |
| 4 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 1 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 20 | Fouls | 13 |
| 6 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Game Information
James A. Rhodes Arena
Location: Akron, OH
Attendance: 2,128 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 14-0 | - | 27-0 |
| Akron | 13-1 | 1 | 22-5 |
| Kent State | 11-3 | 3 | 20-7 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 5.5 | 15-13 |
| Toledo | 8-6 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-8 | 7.5 | 16-12 |
| Buffalo | 6-8 | 8 | 16-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-9 | 8.5 | 15-13 |
| Central Michigan | 5-9 | 9 | 9-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-10 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-11 | 10.5 | 10-18 |
| Western Michigan | 3-11 | 11 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 3-11 | 11 | 8-19 |


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