Akron Zips @ UNLV Rebels
Rodriguez scores 13 as UNLV downs Akron 72-70
LAS VEGAS -- — Luis Rodriguez had 13 points and UNLV held on to beat 72-70 victory over Akron on Tuesday.
Akron's Mikal Dawson missed a 3-pointer with four seconds left for the chance to win it.
Rodriguez added six rebounds for the Rebels (3-3). Kalib Boone added 12 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field, and he also had seven rebounds, three steals, and four blocks. Dedan Thomas Jr. shot 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Enrique Freeman finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for Akron (4-3). Sammy Hunter added 15 points for Akron. Dawson scored 14..
Akron hosts Bradley on Dec. 5.
UNLV travels to Dayton on Dec. 6.
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Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
Referee:Michael Irving
Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Randy Richardson
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 10-0 | - | 22-0 |
| Akron | 9-1 | 1 | 18-4 |
| Kent State | 7-3 | 3 | 16-6 |
| Toledo | 6-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Ohio | 6-5 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| Massachusetts | 5-6 | 5.5 | 14-9 |
| Buffalo | 4-6 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Bowling Green | 4-6 | 6 | 13-9 |
| Ball State | 3-6 | 6.5 | 7-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-7 | 7 | 9-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7 | 7-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-7 | 7 | 7-15 |
| Western Michigan | 2-7 | 7.5 | 8-13 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 9-2 | - | 18-3 |
| New Mexico | 9-2 | - | 18-4 |
| San Diego State | 9-2 | - | 15-6 |
| Nevada | 8-3 | 1 | 16-6 |
| Grand Canyon | 7-3 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| UNLV | 5-5 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| Boise State | 5-6 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Fresno State | 4-6 | 4.5 | 10-11 |
| Wyoming | 4-7 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Colorado State | 3-8 | 6 | 12-10 |
| San José State | 1-10 | 8 | 6-16 |
| Air Force | 0-10 | 8.5 | 3-18 |
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