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Akron defeats Lamar 79-72

Nov. 22, 2024 21:50 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tavari Johnson's 17 points helped Akron defeat Lamar 79-72 on Friday night. Johnson shot 6 of 12 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line for the Zips (2-2). Amani Lyles scored 14 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and...

Akron Zips to host Lamar Cardinals Friday

Nov. 22, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Lamar Cardinals (1-2) at Akron Zips (1-2) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -10.5; over/under is 145 BOTTOM LINE: Akron plays Lamar. Akron went 24-11 overall last season while going 13-1 at home. The Zips...

Omaha Mavericks face the Alabama State Hornets

Nov. 22, 2024 03:56 AM EST

Alabama State Hornets (1-2) vs. Omaha Mavericks (2-3) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -1.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Omaha plays Alabama State in Akron, Ohio. The Mavericks are 2-3 in...

Akron Zips to host Lamar Cardinals Friday

Nov. 21, 2024 04:05 AM EST

Lamar Cardinals (1-2) at Akron Zips (1-2) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Lamar. Akron went 24-11 overall a season ago while going 13-1 at home. The Zips averaged 73.6 points per game last season, 13.3 on free throws and 24 from...

Omaha Mavericks and the Alabama State Hornets square off

Nov. 21, 2024 04:05 AM EST

Alabama State Hornets (1-2) vs. Omaha Mavericks (2-3) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Omaha plays Alabama State in Akron, Ohio. The Mavericks are 2-3 in non-conference play. Omaha ranks fourth in the Summit League with 13.6 assists per...

Akron beats winless Kent State 38-17

Nov. 19, 2024 22:55 PM EST

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Jordon Simmons and Charles Kellom both went over 100 yards rushing and Akron defeated winless Kent State 38-17 on Tuesday night in the Wagon Wheel rivalry game. Simmons had 113 yards on 11 carries, including a 59-yarder, and Kellom 104 on 19 with a touchdown for...

Johnson, Williams each surpass 100 yards rushing to lead Northern Illinois over Akron 29-16

Nov. 13, 2024 23:24 PM EST

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Telly Johnson Jr. and Gavin Williams each ran for more than 100 yards, wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph accounted for two scores and Northern Illinois shut out Akron in the second half in a 29-16 victory on Wednesday night. Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21...

Babcock & Wilcox: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 12, 2024 17:47 PM EST

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (BW) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.3 million in its third quarter. The Akron, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were...

Saint Mary's (CA) takes on Akron after Marciulionis' 27-point game

Nov. 12, 2024 03:35 AM EST

Akron Zips (1-1) at Saint Mary's Gaels (2-0) Moraga, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -14.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) faces Akron after Augustas Marciulionis scored 27 points in Saint Mary's (CA)'s...

Saint Mary's (CA) hosts Akron following Marciulionis' 27-point game

Nov. 11, 2024 03:44 AM EST

Akron Zips (1-1) at Saint Mary's Gaels (2-0) Moraga, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) hosts Akron after Augustas Marciulionis scored 27 points in Saint Mary's (CA)'s 86-74 win over the Chattanooga Mocs. Saint Mary's (CA)...