Ball State Cardinals @ Akron Zips
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 41 | 42 | 83 |
AKR | 36 | 51 | 87 |
Castaneda scores 29 as Akron beats Ball State 87-83
AKRON, Ohio -- — Xavier Castaneda's 29 points helped Akron defeat Ball State 87-83 on Tuesday night.
Castaneda was 7 of 18 shooting, including 5 for 14 from distance, and went 10 for 10 from the line for the Zips (21-9, 13-4 Mid-American Conference). Sammy Hunter added 25 points while going 7 of 9 from the floor, including 6 for 8 from distance, and 5 for 7 from the line, and he also had six rebounds. Enrique Freeman recorded 24 points and was 10 of 16 shooting and 4 of 6 from the free throw line.
The Cardinals (20-10, 11-6) were led by Jalen Windham, who recorded 19 points. Basheer Jihad added 17 points for Ball State. In addition, Demarius Jacobs finished with 16 points, four assists and two steals.
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Game Information
Akron, OH
Referee:D.J. Carstensen
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Tim Stewart
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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