Hardman scores 20 as Akron routs Northern Illinois 94-55 in MAC regular-season finale

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Bowen Hardman's 20 points helped Akron defeat Northern Illinois 94-55 on Friday night in a Mid-American Conference regular-season finale to up the Zips' winning streak to seven.

Hardman shot 7 for 8, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Zips (26-5, 17-1). Amani Lyles scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 7, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, and added five rebounds. Sharron Young totaled 12 points and six rebounds.

Carlos Coronado and Giannin Cobb both scored 14 to lead the Huskies (9-21, 4-14). Cobb added five steals and Coronado had two more. Taj Walters scored nine.

Akron took the lead with 19:22 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Lyles had 11 points at the break as the Zips built a 47-27 advantage.

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