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01/06 21:03 CST Johnson scores 22 as Akron beats Central Michigan 82-69
Johnson scores 22 as Akron beats Central Michigan 82-69
By The Associated Press
AKRON, Ohio (AP) --- Tavari Johnson's 22 points helped Akron defeat Central
Michigan 82-69 on Tuesday night.
Johnson added five rebounds and 10 assists for the Zips (11-4, 2-1 Mid-American
Conference). Shammah Scott shot 7 for 9, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc
to add 19 points. Amani Lyles had 12 points.
Tamario Adley finished with 20 points, six rebounds and two steals for the
Chippewas (4-12, 0-4). Phat Phat Brooks added 17 points for Central Michigan.
Nathan Claerbaut had 11 points, two steals and three blocks.
Akron took the lead with 10:12 left in the first half and did not trail again.
Scott scored 16 points in the first half to help put the Zips up 43-30 at the
break. Akron pulled away with a 7-0 run in the second half to extend an
11-point lead to 18 points. Johnson scored a team-high 12 points in the second
half.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
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