Akron Zips @ Northern Kentucky Norse
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
AKR | 41 | 36 | 77 |
NKU | 37 | 39 | 76 |
Freeman has double-double, scores late dunk to lift Akron past Northern Kentucky 77-76
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Enrique Freeman scored 21 points including a dunk with 3.6 seconds left and Akron beat Northern Kentucky 77-76 on Saturday night.
Freeman also grabbed 10 rebounds. It was his seventh double-double of the season. Sammy Hunter made five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points for the Zips (6-3). Nate Johnson and Ali scored 13 points apiece. Ali also had five assists.
Marques Warrick finished with 30 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Norse (5-5). Trey Robinson added 20 points and seven rebounds for Northern Kentucky. In addition, Sam Vinson had 10 points and four steals.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Edwin Young
Referee:Sutton Simon
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 17-0 | - | 30-0 |
| Akron | 16-1 | 1 | 25-5 |
| Kent State | 13-4 | 4 | 22-8 |
| Toledo | 10-7 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Ohio | 9-8 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Bowling Green | 8-9 | 9 | 17-13 |
| Buffalo | 7-10 | 10 | 17-13 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 10.5 | 16-15 |
| Ball State | 6-11 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-11 | 11 | 10-20 |
| Western Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-13 | 13 | 9-20 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 21-11 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-10 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-14 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 16-14 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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