Castaneda scores 30, Akron downs Buffalo 86-66

Published Feb. 18, 2023 9:50 p.m. ET

Associated Press

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Xavier Castaneda's 30 points led Akron over Buffalo 86-66 on Saturday night.

Castaneda had six rebounds for the Zips (19-8, 11-3 Mid-American Conference). Enrique Freeman added 21 points while shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 7 for 9 from the line, and he also had 10 rebounds. Nate Johnson went 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 11 points.

The Bulls (12-15, 6-8) were led by Armoni Foster, who recorded 12 points and two steals. Buffalo also got 11 points and six rebounds from Isaiah Adams. Jonnivius Smith also put up 11 points.

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These two teams both play Tuesday. Akron visits Toledo while Buffalo hosts Central Michigan.

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