The Akron Zips Men’s Basketball team fell to the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the quarterfinal of the MAC Tournament, 67 – 58.
Akron dominated the first 31 minutes of the game, but could not secure the victory. The Zips jumped out to a 10-0 lead, surprising the third-seeded Eagles. The Zips continued to play well throughout the first half by shooting a better percentage from the field, out-rebounding Eastern Michigan and had more assists, as well as steals than the Eagles.
Akron’s Malcolm Duvivier led both teams in scoring in the first half with nine points. Eric Parrish led both teams in rebounds with six and Daniel Utomi lead both teams in assists with three.