Scores

Final

Akron 63

(5-2, 2-2 away)

Niagara 59

(5-2, 2-1 home)

7:00 PM ET, December 3, 2008

Gallagher Center, Niagara, NY

1 2 T
AKR 33 3063
NIAG 31 2859

Top Performers

Akron: N. Linhart 14 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast, 4 Stl

Niagara: T. Lewis 21 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 6 Stl

Akron 63, Niagara 59

Associated Press

LEWISTON, N.Y. -- Freshman Anthony Hitchens scored a career-high 15 points, 12 in the second half, as Akron rallied to defeat Niagara 63-59 on Wednesday night.

Akron (5-2) trailed by nine points at 57-48 with less than six minutes remaining in the second half, but closed the game with a 15-2 run.

With Akron leading 61-59, Mike Bardo knocked away an inbounds pass to teammate Darryl Roberts, forcing a Niagara turnover with three seconds left. Roberts then hit a pair of free throws to seal the victory.

Niagara (5-2) had its four-game winning streak snapped. The team hadn't lost a home game since Feb. 8.

Nate Linhart scored 14 points for Akron. Roberts finished with 11.

Tyrone Lewis paced Niagara with 21 points. Demetrius Williams had 17.

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Team Stat Comparison

 
AKR
NIAG
Points 63 59
FG Made-Attempted 24-58 (.414) 21-52 (.404)
3P Made-Attempted 6-24 (.250) 5-18 (.278)
FT Made-Attempted 9-12 (.750) 12-21 (.571)
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) 16 (0/0) 15 (0/0)
Largest Lead 10 9

Game Leaders

 
AKR
NIAG
PointsH. Hitchens 15T. Lewis 21
ReboundsN. Linhart 6B. Benn 12
AssistsN. Linhart 2B. Benn 4
StealsN. Linhart 4T. Lewis 6
BlocksM. Bardo 2D. Williamson 1
Team Stats: Akron | Niagara

2008-09 Season

DATEGAMELINKS
» Dec 3, 2008 AKR 63, @NIAG 59Recap

Next 5 Games

AKR
NIAG
12/06 DAY 7:00pm
12/13 NCAT 7:00pm
12/17 @VCU 7:30pm
12/28 SFNY 7:00pm
12/31 @UNCG 2:00pm
 12/07 @L-MD 12:00pm
12/14 @USF 1:00pm
12/18 @DREX 7:00pm
12/23 @SBON 7:00pm
12/29 @MURR 6:00pm
Complete Schedule: Akron | Niagara