The Zips make 13 3-pointers in a 72-56 win at the Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic.
LAS VEGAS — Steve McNees scored 16 points and Akron hit 14 3-pointers in a 72-56 men's basketball victory over Stetson on Wednesday in the third round of the Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic.McNees went 4-of-9 from 3-point range while Brett McClanahan, who scored 13, was 3-of-5 for the Zips (7-4).
Also for Akron, Alex Abreu had 11 points, including 3-of-4 from 3-point range, along with seven assists. Darryl Roberts added 10 points for the Zips.
Akron attempted 29 3-pointers and went 16-of-17 from the free-throw line.
Tyshawn Patterson led the Hatters (3-8) with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting. Ridge Graham added 10 points and 12 rebounds for Stetson, which went 2-of-9 from 3-point range.
The Zips, who never trailed, made 10 3-pointers in the first half and led, 42-27, at intermission. Akron's lead never sank below 10 in the second half.