Yesterday’s Results for Akron vs Texas Tech

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Analysis: Root Reserve on Akron Akron enters play at 29-5 overall and 17-1 in the MAC. They went 17-1 in the MAC with a road loss against Miami Ohio. The Zips failed Purdue in the non-conference and lost 97-79. They also had losses in the non-conference against Yale and Murray St. The Zips come off the 79-75 victory against Toledo in the MAC championship game as they won three games in three days. Texas sits at 22-10 along with 12-6 in the Big 12. They went 5-4 on the road in conference. The Red Raiders have a notable road win at Arizona and beat Houston at home. Texas Tech lost in the non-conference against Illinois, Purdue and Arkansas. They come off the 75-53 defeat against Iowa St in the Big 12 quarterfinals. Akron is eighth in the nation in effective field goal shooting as they hit 39% from three, 59.1% from two and 75.3% at the line. They force turnovers on defense and hold opponents to 49% inside. Texas Tech hits 71.5% at the line and on defense is 309th in the nation in forcing turnovers. Red Raiders have lost and failed to cover three straight with poor defense. They are dealing with injuries. The Zips in the last month shot 50% with 40% from three and in good defensive form. Play Akron +7.5.