Akron Defeats Ohio 65-62 in MAC Semifinals
The No. 3 Ohio men's basketball team's March run concludes with a 65-62 loss to No. 2 Akron in the Mid-American Conference Semifinals at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Ohio shot 36.1% from the field, while Akron shot 39.3%, with Akron out-rebounding Ohio 40-34.
By the Numbers- Ohio shot 21.7% from three-point range and were 13-of-15 from the free-throw line.
- Akron shot 36.4% from three-point range and were 13-of-19 from the free-throw line.
- Sr. guard Jaylin Hunter led Ohio with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Akron's Enrique Freeman scored 24 points and grabbed 21 rebounds.
- Akron took the lead in the second half after an 11-0 run, securing a 65-62 victory despite Ohio's late efforts.
- The loss ends Ohio's tournament run, finishing with a 20-13 record for the season.
Ohio's men's basketball journey comes to an end as Akron secures a narrow 65-62 victory, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament and the resilience displayed by both teams.
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