Central Michigan Chippewas @ Akron Zips
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CMU | 27 | 36 | 63 | ||
AKR | 31 | 38 | 69 |
Parrish leads as Akron downs Central Michigan 69-63
AKRON, Ohio -- Eric Parrish scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Akron downed Central Michigan 69-63 on Saturday, snapping a four-game skid.
Parrish was 7 of 12 from the field and hit five of his six free throws for the Zips (11-3, 4-8 Mid-American Conference). Daniel Utomi added 20 points and eight rebounds and Jimond Ivey scored 19 points with seven assists.
Parrish hit two 3-pointers and a layup and Utomi drained another 3 in the final three minutes of the first half to give the Zips a 31-27 edge at the break.
Akron led throughout the second half and a 3-pointer by Ivey pushed it to 41-33 with 15:07 to play. Central Michigan's David DiLeo sank a layup to cut it to 65-63 with 52 seconds left but Parrish made two free throws and a dunk in the final 23 seconds to seal the win.
Kevin McKay scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Chippewas (15-10, 4-8).
Game Information
Akron, OH
Referee:Bill Ek
Referee:Bart Wegenke
Referee:Scott Siville
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 13-0 | - | 26-0 |
| Akron | 12-1 | 1 | 21-5 |
| Kent State | 11-3 | 2.5 | 20-7 |
| Ohio | 8-6 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Toledo | 7-6 | 6 | 13-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-7 | 6.5 | 16-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-8 | 7.5 | 15-12 |
| Buffalo | 5-8 | 8 | 15-11 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Central Michigan | 4-9 | 9 | 8-18 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-10 | 9.5 | 10-17 |
| Western Michigan | 3-10 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Ball State | 3-10 | 10 | 8-18 |
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