Ball State University
3-19 (2-8MAC)
Akron
17-6 (7-3MAC)
Akron's 11 Three Pointers Down Men's Basketball
February 09, 2008 | Men's Basketball
“I have unbelievable respect for what Billy Taylor has done with this program," said Akron head coach Keith Dambrot. "I believe
Leading the Cardinals in Saturday's game was redshirt freshman Rashaun McLemore with 16 points, while going 7-for-11 from the field.
Junior Anthony Newell was close behind with 13 points, six rebounds and five assists.
“I like the way our kids played for the majority of the game,” said Ball State head coach Billy Taylor. "They showed a lot of courage by fighting back. For the most part, I thought we stood toe-to-toe with them for most of the game.”
With the Zips shooting 46 percent from behind the arch, they matched a season high by sinking 11 three pointers.
“That's their forte, that's what they do,” said BSU team captain Peyton Stovall. "It's something that could have been prevented.”
After
Ball State returns to the road with a 7 p.m contest Wednesday at Buffalo.
