Akron Zips

Akron Zips

22-6 - 1st in MAC
Akron earns 87-82 win over Ball State Akron earns 87-82 win over Ball State

— Tavari Johnson's 21 points helped Akron defeat Ball State 87-82 on Tuesday night.

Tavari Johnson gets a nice and-1 for Akron Tavari Johnson gets a nice and-1 for Akron

Tavari Johnson gets a nice and-1 for Akron

NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions

"Mr. March" is a real thing, particularly this year as previously under-the-radar Michigan State is now a 2-seed with real Final Four chances.

Paveletzke scores 21, Ohio beats Akron 84-67 Paveletzke scores 21, Ohio beats Akron 84-67

— Jackson Paveletzke scored 21 points as Ohio beat Akron 84-67 on Saturday night.

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With 25 days until Selection Sunday, Bilas breaks down the field -- and, yes, the SEC leads the way.

Johnson and Scott each score 15, and Akron beats Northern Illinois 73-63 for 14th straight victory Johnson and Scott each score 15, and Akron beats Northern Illinois 73-63 for 14th straight victory

— Tavari Johnson and Shammah Scott each had 15 points, and Akron beat Northern Illinois 73-63 on Tuesday night to extend its winning streak to 14.

Shammah Scott gets the and-1 to fall Shammah Scott gets the and-1 to fall

Shammah Scott gets the and-1 to fall to pad Akron's lead late in the second half.

Wild ending in Heat-Thunder makes 'Bad Beats' history Wild ending in Heat-Thunder makes 'Bad Beats' history

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MAC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Akron 83.7 - 6 22
Miami (OH) 81.6 1 7 21
Kent State 74.0 3 9 19
Toledo 77.4 6 12 16
Ohio 79.8 7 13 15
Ball State 76.8 8 14 14
Eastern Michigan 73.0 8 14 14
Western Michigan 72.4 12 18 10
Central Michigan 75.6 9 15 13
Bowling Green 74.6 10 16 12
Buffalo 71.4 14 20 8
Northern Illinois 71.0 17 23 5
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Nate Johnson
  • Assists Per Game

    Tavari Johnson
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Marvin Musiime-Kamali

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    James Okonkwo
  • Steals Per Game

    Nate Johnson
  • Blocks Per Game

    Amani Lyles