Friday’s Scores
Akron 66, Western Michigan 59
Ohio 85, Kent State 67
Courtesy of the Associated Press
Akron 66, Western Michigan 59
Box Score
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Isaiah Johnson had 16 points and 13 rebounds Friday night and Akron used a strong finish to beat Western Michigan 66-59.
Kwan Cheatham Jr. gave Akron (12-3, 2-0 Mid-American) the lead for good on a 3-pointer 61-58 with 1:10 left. He added a pair of free throws at 44 seconds, and Johnson another pair to make it 65-58 at 28 seconds.