Akron Zips @ Kent State Golden Flashes
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
AKR | 48 | 37 | 85 |
KENT | 31 | 40 | 71 |
Johnson's 20 lead Akron past Kent State 85-71
KENT, Ohio -- — Nate Johnson had 20 points and Akron beat Kent State 85-71 on Friday night to pick up its ninth straight victory.
Johnson added five rebounds for the Zips (16-5, 9-0 Mid-American Conference). Tavari Johnson scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc and added five assists. James Okonkwo shot 3 of 4 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 11 points.
Jalen Sullinger finished with 23 points for the Golden Flashes (13-8, 4-5). Anthony Morales added 10 points.
Nate Johnson led Akron with 13 points in the first half to help put them up 48-31 at the break. Tavari Johnson led the way with a team-high 10 second-half points.
Both teams play Tuesday. Akron hosts Ball State and Kent State squares off against Eastern Michigan on the road.
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Game Information
Kent, OH
Referee:Alfred Smith
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Luke Schumer
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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