Despite Akron actively getting to the free-throw line and cutting the lead to within four just before the 5-minute mark. Tech exploded in the final five minutes, going on a large scoring run to push ...

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Gonzaga endured some late-game drama against No. 14 seed Kennesaw State on Thursday night but advanced 73-64 in a win that ...