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Central Michigan Chippewas at Akron Zips

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71 - 87
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Wilson scores 18 as Akron downs Central Michigan 87-71

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Akron Zips: Game Highlights

Wilson also had five rebounds for the Zips (9-5, 2-0 Mid-American Conference). Nate Johnson scored 13 points while shooting 5 for 14, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds. Sharron Young shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.

The Chippewas (6-8, 0-2) were led by Kyler Vanderjagt, who recorded 20 points and two steals. Central Michigan also got 14 points and two steals from Jakobi Heady. Ugnius Jarusevicius finished with 14 points.

Akron took the lead about 5 1/2 minutes into the first half and never looked back. The score was 41-38 at halftime, with Shammah Scott racking up nine points. Akron extended its lead to 56-41 during the second half, fueled by a 12-0 scoring run. Wilson scored a team-high nine points in the second half as their team closed out the win.

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Matchup Prediction

Akron: 77.8%
Central Michigan: 22.3%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Recent Plays

2nd 0:00 End of Game 71 - 87
2nd 0:00 End of 2nd half 71 - 87
2nd 0:16 Seth Wilson Defensive Rebound. 71 - 87
2nd 0:20 Quentin Heady missed Layup. 71 - 87
2nd 0:21 Quentin Heady Offensive Rebound. 71 - 87

Statistics

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26-60 FG 30-65
43.3 Field Goal % 46.2
8-21 3PT 18-41
38.1 Three Point % 43.9
11-11 FT 9-10
100.0 Free Throw % 90.0
32 Rebounds 37
8 Offensive Rebounds 11
24 Defensive Rebounds 26
15 Assists 21
6 Steals 6
1 Blocks 3
9 Turnovers 8
0 Team Turnovers 0
9 Total Turnovers 8
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
8 Points Off Turnovers 7
15 Fast Break Points 20
26 Points in Paint 14
13 Fouls 16
3 Largest Lead 21

Game Information

James A. Rhodes Arena

Location: Akron, OH
Attendance: 1,597 | Capacity:

2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Akron 10-0 - 17-5
Miami (OH) 9-1 1 17-5
Toledo 8-2 2 14-8
Ohio 6-4 4 12-10
Kent State 5-5 5 14-8
Central Michigan 4-6 6 10-12
Ball State 4-6 6 10-12
Eastern Michigan 4-6 6 10-12
Western Michigan 4-6 6 7-15
Bowling Green 3-7 7 8-14
Buffalo 2-8 8 7-15
Northern Illinois 1-9 9 5-17
Full Standings