Akron hands Toledo 1st MAC loss 95-94 in overtime
AKRON, Ohio -- — Maishe Dailey swished a 3-pointer from the left elbow with 2.9 seconds remaining in overtime as Akron defeated Toledo 95-94 on Saturday, handing the Rockets their first conference loss.
Loren Cristian Jackson had 34 points and Bryan Trimble Jr. 19 points for Akron (5-3, 3-2 Mid-American Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Dailey added 14 points.
Marreon Jackson scored a season-high 24 points plus 10 assists and nine rebounds for the Rockets (11-4, 6-1), whose eight-game winning streak was snapped. Spencer Littleson added 21 points. Setric Millner Jr. had 16 points.
The loss dropped Toledo into a tie with Bowling Green, each at 6-1 atop the MAC.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Frank Spencer
- Peter Juzenas
- Matt Morales
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 14-4 |
Akron | 6-0 | - | 13-5 |
Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
Toledo | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
Kent State | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
Ball State | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
Central Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 8-10 |
Bowling Green | 2-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
Western Michigan | 2-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
Buffalo | 1-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 6 | 4-14 |