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    AKR
    Akron ZipsAkronAKR
    16-6, 9-3 MAC
    70
    16-6, 9-3 MAC
    Final
    12T
    Akron
    AKR
    353570
    N Illinois
    NIU
    333164
    NIU
    Northern Illinois HuskiesN IllinoisNIU
    6-15, 3-8 MAC
    64
    6-15, 3-8 MAC

    Akron Zips @ Northern Illinois Huskies

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    Game Leaders

    AKRNIU
    Points
    Enrique Freeman
    21
    E. Freeman#25
    7/11 FG, 7/8 FT
    21
    Points
    Keshawn Williams
    19
    K. Williams#0
    7/15 FG, 4/4 FT
    19
    Rebounds
    Enrique Freeman
    13
    E. Freeman#25
    11 DREB, 2 OREB
    13
    Rebounds
    Trendon Hankerson
    5
    T. Hankerson#4
    5 DREB, 0 OREB
    5
    Assists
    Ali Ali
    5
    A. Ali#24
    6 TO, 35 MIN
    5
    Assists
    Trendon Hankerson
    5
    T. Hankerson#4
    2 TO, 39 MIN
    5
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    AKR
    NIU

    52% (21-40)

    Field Goal %

    48% (22-46)

    40% (6-15)

    Three Point %

    39% (7-18)

    85% (22-26)

    Free Throw %

    87% (13-15)

    15

    Turnovers

    13

    26

    Rebounds

    21

    8

    Largest Lead

    1

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Dekalb, IL

    ESPN3

    Referee:Alfred Smith

    Referee:Kevin Raher

    Referee:Steve Hanachi

    Freeman scores 21 to carry Akron over N. Illinois 70-64

    — Enrique Freeman had 21 points and 13 rebounds as Akron beat Northern Illinois 70-64 on Tuesday night.
    Feb 8, 2022, 11:33 pm - Automated Insights

    Probabilities & Game Flow

    Akron Zips logo
    AKR
    100%

    According to ESPN Analytics

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    2026-27 Standings

    NCAA Division I
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    Miami (OH)0-0-2-0
    Ohio0-0-2-0
    Akron0-0-1-0
    Bowling Green0-0-1-0
    Western Michigan0-0-2-1
    Eastern Michigan0-0-1-1
    Kent State0-0-1-1
    Massachusetts0-0-1-1
    Toledo0-0-1-2
    Ball State0-0-0-2
    Buffalo0-0-0-2
    Horizon LeagueHorizon LeagueCONFGBOVR
    IU Indianapolis0-0-2-0
    Wright State0-0-2-0
    Green Bay0-0-2-1
    Northern Kentucky0-0-2-1
    Cleveland State0-0-1-1
    Purdue Fort Wayne0-0-1-1
    Youngstown State0-0-1-1
    Milwaukee0-0-1-2
    Northern Illinois0-0-1-2
    Detroit Mercy0-0-0-1
    Robert Morris0-0-0-2
    Oakland0-0-0-3
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