Akron Triumphs Over Central Michigan in MAC

The Syracuse basketball team was set to face Georgia Tech in the JMA Wireless Dome, aiming to overcome a three-game losing streak in conference play, but details are now omitted. Meanwhile, the Akron men's basketball team claimed victory over Central Michigan with a score of 87-71 in their Mid-American Conference home opener, with Seth Wilson scoring a career-high 18 points. Despite a competitive first half ending 41-38, Akron extended their lead in the second half, highlighted by a 12-0 scoring run. This win marked Akron's second consecutive conference victory, improving their overall record to 9-5, while Central Michigan faced their second defeat in the MAC, maintaining a 6-8 record overall. The game was the 56th encounter between the two teams, with Akron leading the series 41-15.