Castaneda's 13 lead Akron past Central Michigan 69-51
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Xavier Castaneda scored 13 points as Akron beat Central Michigan 69-51 on Tuesday night.
Castaneda added five assists for the Zips (12-6, 4-1 Mid-American Conference). Sammy Hunter scored 12 points, going 4 of 5 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from distance, and 2 for 4 from the line. Trendon Hankerson shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Jesse Zarzuela led the way for the Chippewas (7-11, 2-3) with 20 points. Central Michigan also got eight points and three blocks from Carrington McCaskill. Miroslave Stafl also put up eight points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- D.J. Carstensen
- Todd Van Sossan
- Ed Phillips
2022-23 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 16-2 | - | 27-8 |
| Kent State | 15-3 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 3 | 22-11 |
| Ball State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Ohio | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Buffalo | 9-9 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-9 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-12 | 10 | 12-20 |
| Bowling Green | 5-13 | 11 | 11-20 |
| Central Michigan | 5-13 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 5-13 | 11 | 8-23 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 12 | 8-23 |
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