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RedHawks upset MAC-leading Akron, 77-64

By Ben Molnar, The Miami Student

Three RedHawks scored in double figures as Miami University men’s basketball upset the Mid-American Conference leader Akron University, 77-64, Tuesday evening in Oxford, Ohio.

Sophomore guard Abdoulaye Harouna went off for 13 points in the second half, finishing with a career-high 16 points and six rebounds. Senior guard Eric Washington did his part as well, racking up 13 points and added seven assists, four rebounds and five steals. Senior guard Geovonie McKnight scored 20 points and added four rebounds.

“That was big for our confidence,” Washington said. “I think that was big for everybody in our locker room.