Northern Illinois Huskies @ Akron Zips
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NIU | 26 | 25 | 51 |
AKR | 28 | 48 | 76 |
Akron wins 76-51 against Northern Illinois
AKRON, Ohio -- — Enrique Freeman had 27 points in Akron's 76-51 win against Northern Illinois on Tuesday night in a Mid-American Conference opener.
Freeman also contributed 15 rebounds and three steals for the Zips (9-5). Greg Tribble scored 16 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line, and added three steals. Nate Johnson recorded eight points and went 3 of 6 from the field.
Zarigue Nutter led the way for the Huskies (4-10) with 11 points and nine rebounds. Keshawn Williams added 10 points for Northern Illinois. Anthony Crump also put up seven points and two blocks.
Akron took the lead with 1:56 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 28-26 at halftime, with Freeman racking up 12 points. Akron outscored Northern Illinois by 23 points in the second half, and Freeman scored a team-high 15 points in the second half to help his team secure the victory.
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Game Information
Akron, OH
Referee:Rob Kueneman
Referee:Alfred Smith
Referee:Tim Stewart
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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