Morgan State Bears at Akron Zips
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Akron defeats Morgan State 65-59
Freeman also contributed 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Zips (2-1). Xavier Castaneda scored 16 points and added six rebounds. Nate Johnson recorded 11 points and finished 4 of 6 from the field.
The Bears (1-3) were led in scoring by Isaiah Burke, who finished with 18 points. Morgan State also got 10 points and eight rebounds from Malik Miller. David McCullough also had seven points, seven rebounds and three blocks.
Castaneda put up 12 points in the first half for Akron, who led 40-28 at the break. Akron was outscored by six points in the second half but held on for the victory. Freeman led the way with seven second-half points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 59 - 65 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 59 - 65 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Isaiah Burke Offensive Rebound. | 59 - 65 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Akron Defensive Rebound. | 59 - 65 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Rob Lawson missed Three Point Jumper. | 59 - 65 |
Statistics
 MORG |
 AKR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24-64 | FG | 22-61 |
| 38 | Field Goal % | 36 |
| 6-15 | 3PT | 6-25 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 24 |
| 5-7 | FT | 15-27 |
| 71 | Free Throw % | 56 |
| 43 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 17 | Offensive Rebounds | 20 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 14 | Assists | 13 |
| 4 | Steals | 8 |
| 10 | Blocks | 7 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 27 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 12 |
Game Information
Location: Akron, OH
Attendance: 1,759 | Capacity:
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| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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| 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 |