Akron Zips at Western Michigan Broncos
· NCAA Men's BasketballCastaneda scores 32 as Akron beats Western Michigan 63-55
Castaneda also contributed seven rebounds and three steals for the Zips (13-6, 5-1 Mid-American Conference). Greg Tribble had nine points and Sammy Hunter scored eight.
The Broncos (6-13, 2-4) were led by Markeese Hastings with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Jefferson Monegro finished with eight points and five assists. Lamar Norman Jr. had six points and six assists.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 63 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 63 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Enrique Freeman Defensive Rebound. | 63 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:03 | JaVaughn Hannah missed Three Point Jumper. | 63 - 55 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Xavier Castaneda made Free Throw. | 63 - 55 |
Statistics
AKR |
WMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 23-63 | FG | 21-55 |
| 37 | Field Goal % | 38 |
| 8-35 | 3PT | 5-20 |
| 23 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 9-12 | FT | 8-12 |
| 75 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 31 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 35 |
| 9 | Assists | 15 |
| 8 | Steals | 2 |
| 5 | Blocks | 3 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 3 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 2 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 13 |
| 22 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 16 | Fouls | 19 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Venue: University Arena (MI)
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Attendance: 2,288 | Capacity:
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Attendance: 2,288 | 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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