Akron 78, at Ball State 65

MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Akron Zips methodically extended their Mid-American Conference lead Friday night, using a dominant inside presence and a stellar performance from forward Amani Lyles to dispatch the Ball State Cardinals 78-65 at Worthen Arena. In a game that never saw the lead change hands, Akron established control early and weathered every Ball State push, improving to 20-5 overall and solidifying its position atop the league. The Cardinals fell to 8-19. The most critical phase of the contest came early in the second half, when Ball State threatened to turn a competitive game into a nail-biter. Trailing… Read more...