Akron Zips at Central Michigan Chippewas
· NCAA Men's BasketballCastaneda's 13 lead Akron past Central Michigan 69-51
Castaneda added five assists for the Zips (12-6, 4-1 Mid-American Conference). Sammy Hunter scored 12 points, going 4 of 5 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from distance, and 2 for 4 from the line. Trendon Hankerson shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Jesse Zarzuela led the way for the Chippewas (7-11, 2-3) with 20 points. Central Michigan also got eight points and three blocks from Carrington McCaskill. Miroslave Stafl also put up eight points.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 69 - 51 |
| 2nd 0:22 | Jesse Zarzuela made Three Point Jumper. | 69 - 51 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Jesse Zarzuela Defensive Rebound. | 69 - 48 |
| 2nd 0:27 | Garvin Clarke missed Three Point Jumper. | 69 - 48 |
| 2nd 0:44 | Garvin Clarke Offensive Rebound. | 69 - 48 |
Statistics
AKR |
CMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 23-55 | FG | 16-47 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 34 |
| 8-26 | 3PT | 8-20 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 40 |
| 15-22 | FT | 11-16 |
| 68 | Free Throw % | 69 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 28 | Defensive Rebounds | 25 |
| 13 | Assists | 9 |
| 7 | Steals | 3 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 3 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 15 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 16 |
| 19 | Fouls | 18 |
| 27 | Largest Lead | 7 |
Game Information
Venue: McGuirk Arena
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 1,509 | Capacity:
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 1,509 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |


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