MUNCIE, Ind. — Xavier Castaneda had 22 points and Akron ran past Ball State Tuesday, 79-60 on Senior Day at Worthen Arena.
Senior players and student managers were recognized at the game.
Tyler Cochran came off the bench to lead Cardinals scoring with 18. He also had 10 rebounds.
With the win, the Zips improved their season record to 20-9 (13-6).
Ball State is 13-16 (8-10).
Ball State’s final regular season game is Mar. 4 at Western Michigan. Tipoff is 6 p.m.
The Mid American Conference Tournament begins Mar. 10 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.