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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips

College Basketball

4-10

51-76

Final

9-5

James A. Rhodes Arena

Lead tracker

NIU leadsBiggest lead NIU 4, AKR 25

AKR leads

Team	1H	2H	T
NIU	26	25	51
AKR	28	48	76

Who won: Akron 76-51

The Akron Zips beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 76-51 on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Akron outscored the N Illinois 48-25 in the 2nd half. Enrique Freeman led the Akron in points (27). Zarique Nutter led the N Illinois in points (11).

Akron wins 76-51 against Northern Illinois

Enrique Freeman had 27 points in Akron's 76-51 win against Northern Illinois on Tuesday night in a Mid-American Conference opener.

What it means

N Illinois 2-7 on the road; Akron 8-0 at home.

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Game info

Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, OH
Officials: Rob Kueneman (Referee), Alfred Smith (Referee), Tim Stewart (Referee)

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