MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Madi Morson scored 29 points and Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added 25 as Central Michigan outlasted Akron 86-79 in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday at McGuirk Arena.

The Chippewas used a decisive 30-point third quarter to pull away after leading 35-32 at halftime. The Zips, led by Shaena Brew’s 26 points and Monique Mitchell’s 23, cut the deficit to three points late in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.

Central Michigan secured the win at the free-throw line, making 31 of 43 attempts, while Akron attempted only 15 free throws. The victory improved Central Michigan to 15-8 overall, and Akron fell to 5-19.