Official Site of the MAC · Jan 5, 2020
Saturday's Men's Basketball Results
Saturday’s Men’s Basketball Results
Akron 69, Eastern Michigan 45
Northern Illinois 73, Buffalo 72
Central Michigan 93, Miami 82
Western Michigan 77, Ohio 65
Stories courtesy of the Associated Press
Akron 69, Eastern Michigan 45
Boxscore
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Tyler Cheese and Loren Cristian Jackson scored 17 points apiece as Akron beat Eastern Michigan 69-45 on Saturday.
Xeyrius Williams added 16 points for the Zips. Jackson also had six rebounds for the Zips.
The game marked the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Ty Groce had 13 points for the Eagles (10-4). Boubacar Toure added 11 points and 17 rebounds.