Akron 79, at Central Michigan 86

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a decisive third-quarter surge and a parade to the free-throw line, the Central Michigan women’s basketball team held off a persistent Akron squad for an 86-79 victory in a Mid-American Conference matchup Wednesday night at McGuirk Arena. The Chippewas, improving to 15-8 overall, used a 30-point third quarter to transform a narrow halftime edge into a commanding lead, then relied on their proficiency at the foul line to withstand a late Zips rally. The loss dropped Akron to 5-19 on the season. Central Michigan’s offensive engine was junior guard Madi… Read more...