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Falcons Storm Past Akron To Take Sole Possession Of First In The MAC

Bowling Green, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball team locked down Akron in a battle of teams tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference standings for a 78-60 victory Tuesday night in front of 2,925 fans in the Stroh Center.

Akron shot just 25 percent from the field and made 5-of-35 three-pointers as Bowling Green took a 15-point halftime lead and built the advantage to as many as 21 points in the second half. led BGSU with 19 points, adding four rebounds. had a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, while came off the bench to finish with 16 points, six assists and five rebounds.