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Johnson's 18 help Akron knock off Omaha 92-84
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Nate Johnson had 18 points in Akron's 92-84 victory against Omaha on Saturday night. Johnson added five assists for the Zips (3-2). Isaiah Gray scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line....
Lamar Cardinals and the Alabama State Hornets square off
Alabama State Hornets (2-2) vs. Lamar Cardinals (1-3) Akron, Ohio; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lamar takes on Alabama State in Akron, Ohio. Lamar went 19-14 overall with a 6-7 record in non-conference games during the 2023-24 season. The...
Omaha plays Akron after Sutton's 22-point showing
Omaha Mavericks (2-4) at Akron Zips (2-2) Akron, Ohio; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -11.5; over/under is 145 BOTTOM LINE: Omaha visits Akron after Marquel Sutton scored 22 points in Omaha's 85-67 loss to the Alabama State Hornets. ...
Akron defeats Lamar 79-72
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
