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11/23 21:47 CST Johnson puts up 19 as Akron defeats Evansville 97-59 at
Paradise Jam
Johnson puts up 19 as Akron defeats Evansville 97-59 at Paradise Jam
By The Associated Press
SAINT THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) --- Tavari Johnson and Bowen Hardman scored
19 points apiece to help Akron defeat Evansville 97-59 on Sunday at the
Paradise Jam.
Johnson shot 6 of 15 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and
went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Zips (5-1). Bowen Hardman
finished 5 of 6 from 3-point range and 4 for 5 from the foul line. Amani Lyles
shot 6 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line
to finish with 17 points.
The Purple Aces (3-4) were led by AJ Casey, who recorded 13 points and eight
rebounds. Keishon Porter and Bryce Quinet also had 13 points apiece.
Akron took the lead about 8 1/2 minutes into the game and did not trail again.
Hardman led the Zips with 16 points in the first half to help put them up 44-36
at the break. Akron outscored Evansville by 30 points in the second half, and
Lyles scored a team-high 16 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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