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11/10 21:23 CST Buckley, Cabana power rushing attack for Western Michigan in
42-14 win over Akron
Buckley, Cabana power rushing attack for Western Michigan in 42-14 win over
Akron
AKRON, Ohio (AP) --- Jalen Buckley dashed for 121 yards and two touchdowns,
Cole Cabana added 107 rushing yards and a score, and Western Michigan defeated
Akron 42-14 on Tuesday night.
The Broncos (7-3, 5-1 Mid-American Conference) opened their mid-week MACtion
slate in convincing fashion, out-gaining Akron 566-233 and holding possession
for nearly 43 minutes of clock.
Broc Lowry completed all 15 of his passing attempts for 149 yards and a score,
and Mason Reynolds was 7-for-8 passing for 57 yards and two touchdowns.
Western Michigan scored on three straight drives in the first half, as Nate
Levicki caught a 3-yard score and Cole Cabana broke free for an 82-yard dash to
the end zone to complete a 98-yard drive. Buckley punched it in from the 1-yard
line to send WMU into halftime up 21-7.
Buckley added his second on a 35-yard rush in the third, Keivin Boone-Nelson
caught a 20-yarder, and Levicki caught his second score for 10 yards to round
out the scoring.
Cibastian Broughton threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns for the Zips (1-9,
0-6).
Up next
Western Michigan: host Eastern Michigan next Tuesday with a chance to win their
third Michigan MAC Trophy in the past four years.
Akron: at UMass next Wednesday.
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