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Rodriguez scores 13 as UNLV downs Akron 72-70

Nov. 29, 2023 00:44 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Luis Rodriguez had 13 points and UNLV held on to beat 72-70 victory over Akron on Tuesday. Akron's Mikal Dawson missed a 3-pointer with four seconds left for the chance to win it. Rodriguez added six rebounds for the Rebels (3-3). Kalib Boone added...

Freeman, Akron Zips to face the UNLV Rebels

Nov. 28, 2023 10:41 AM EST

Akron Zips (4-2) at UNLV Rebels (2-3) Las Vegas; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rebels -2.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Akron faces UNLV for a Division 1 Division matchup Tuesday. The Rebels have gone 1-1 in home...

Anthony Davis scores season-high 32 points, Lakers beat the Cavaliers 121-115

Nov. 25, 2023 23:07 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 23 of his season-high 32 points in the second half and grabbed 13 rebounds, LeBron James had 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-115 on Saturday night. James added six rebounds, six assists and two steals in...

Bangura runs for 121 yards and a TD, Ohio beats Akron 25-14 in a MAC regular-season finale

Nov. 24, 2023 15:49 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Sieh Bangura ran for 121 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat Akron 25-14 on Friday in a Mid-American Conference regular-season finale. Akron (2-10, 1-7) built a 14-3 halftime lead before Kurtis Rourke scored on a short-yardage touchdown run and then tossed a...

Utah State wins 65-62 over Akron

Nov. 20, 2023 23:13 PM EST

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Great Osobor's 24 points and 11 rebounds helped Utah State defeat Akron 65-62 on Monday night in the Cayman Islands Classic. Josh Uduje and Mason Falslev added nine points apiece for the Aggies (4-1). The Zips (4-1) were led in...

Akron beats Florida International 77-71

Nov. 20, 2023 02:03 AM EST

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Enrique Freeman's 27 points helped Akron defeat Florida International 77-71 on Sunday night at the Cayman Islands Classic. Freeman added 14 rebounds for the Zips (4-0). Nate Johnson was 4-of-7 shooting and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 10...

Man accused of abducting and beating woman over 4-day period pleads not guilty

Nov. 16, 2023 17:01 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man accused of abducting and beating a woman while she was confined for four days in a residential garage last month pleaded not guilty during a court hearing Thursday. William Mozingo, 33, was arraigned on charges of kidnapping, felonious assault,...

Dawson's 25 points leads Akron past Heidelberg 114-56

Nov. 15, 2023 00:11 AM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Mikal Dawson had 25 points in Akron's 114-56 victory over Heidelberg on Tuesday night. Dawson shot 9 for 12, including 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Zips (3-0). Shammah Scott shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Sammy...

Samson Evans accounts for 3 TDs to help Eastern Michigan beat Akron 30-27 in 2OT

Nov. 14, 2023 23:03 PM EST

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Samson Evans accounted for three touchdowns to help Eastern Michigan beat Akron 30-27 in double-overtime on Tuesday night. Evans opened the first overtime running up the middle for an 11-yard touchdown. Akron answered with Tahj Bullock's 2-yard touchdown...

Akron secures 72-54 victory against Southern Miss

Nov. 10, 2023 23:15 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Nate Johnson had 17 points in Akron's 72-54 win against Southern Miss in a nonconference game on Friday night. Johnson went 8 of 11 from the field for the Zips (2-0). Enrique Freeman scored 13 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Greg Tribble was 3...