From the Rockets message board:
"RE: Keys to Beating Akron
Akron is not very good, but they are very gritty. If we can keep the game at a good pace I think we win fairly easily. If they are able to slow it down and grind it could be very tough. Would like us to press, but I donʻt know about the energy level.
As far as jitters, it seems like poor shooting early vs CMU - too many 3s in a big new arena is generally not a recipe for success. there were also jitters late at the free throw line. for those who have played the game know, when you are scared at the line your shot is almost always short (Dennis and Rollins late FTs-guys that almost never doink a FT off the front rim)."