Akron 55, at Cleveland State 76

CLEVELAND (Interstat) — The Cleveland State Vikings used a dominant first quarter and a relentless defensive effort to cruise past the Akron Zips 76-55 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Wolstein Center. The Vikings improved to 4-0 on the young season, while the Zips remained winless at 0-4. Cleveland State set the tone early, opening the game on a 22-5 run in the first quarter. The Vikings’ pressure defense forced Akron into a series of turnovers and contested shots, creating easy transition opportunities. Akron struggled to find any offensive rhythm, shooting just 18 of 56 from the floor… Read more...