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Yale defeats Akron 74-58

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Nick Townsend scored 18 points as Yale beat Akron 74-58 on Friday night at the Sun Bowl Invitational.

Townsend also had 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-5). Casey Simmons added 17 points while going 7 of 10 from the field and also had 13 rebounds and three blocks. Bez Mbeng and Trevor Mullin both finished with 11 points.

The Zips (6-4) were led by Tavari Johnson, who recorded 23 points. Shammah Scott added 10 points for Akron. Sharron Young also recorded eight points.

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