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University of Akron
21-9,13-4MAC
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13-17,6-11MAC
Zips Fall to Eastern Michigan, 61-60
March 05 | Men's Basketball
AKRON, Ohio - Enrique Freeman collected a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, but the Akron men's basketball team fell to the Eastern Michigan Eagles 61-60 at home Tuesday.
The Zips (21-9, 13-4) had three players score in double figures, led by Freeman, who put together a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Ali Ali added 12 points and Sammy Hunter chipped in as well with 11 points.
Akron did a great job disrupting Eastern Michigan shots in the contest, coming away with five blocks. Freeman's four rejections led the way individually for the Zips.
How It Happened
After falling behind 2-0, Akron went on an 8-0 run with 19:15 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Freeman, to take an 8-2 lead. The Zips then lost some of that lead but still entered halftime with a 27-25 advantage. Akron did most of its first-half damage in the paint, scoring 16 of its 27 points close to the basket.
Eastern Michigan proceeded to take a 47-40 lead before Akron went on an 11-0 run, finished off by Ali's jumper, to seize a 51-47 lead with 9:18 to go in the contest. Eastern Michigan re-asserted control, outscoring the Zips 14-9 the rest of the way to hand Akron the 61-60 loss. Akron took care of business in the paint, recording 18 of its 33 points in the lane.
Game Notes
» Enrique Freeman notched a double-double for the Zips with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
» The Zips were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying five blocks as a team.
» Enrique Freeman led the Zips with a game-high 15 points.
» Akron got a game-high 13 rebounds from Enrique Freeman.
What's Next?
The Zips travel to Western Michigan on Friday to conclude the regular season. Friday's contest will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
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