Northern Illinois Huskies @ Akron Zips
Johnson and Scott each score 15, and Akron beats Northern Illinois 73-63 for 14th straight victory
AKRON, Ohio -- — Tavari Johnson and Shammah Scott each had 15 points, and Akron beat Northern Illinois 73-63 on Tuesday night to extend its winning streak to 14.
Johnson had six rebounds for the Zips (21-5, 13-0 Mid-American Conference). Scott went 5 of 7 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line while he also had five rebounds. Nate Johnson shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points.
Quentin Jones finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Huskies (5-21, 1-12). Northern Illinois also got 11 points from Kailon Nicholls. Tsvet Sotirov also recorded six points and two steals. The Huskies prolonged their losing streak to seven in a row.
Tavari Johnson scored nine points in the first half and Akron went into halftime trailing 31-28. Scott scored 12 second-half points.
Both teams next play Saturday. Akron visits Ohio and Northern Illinois plays Eastern Michigan at home.
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Game Information
Akron, OH

Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Kenneth Moreland
Referee:Blanca Burns

2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-0 | - | 24-0 |
| Akron | 10-1 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Kent State | 8-3 | 3 | 17-7 |
| Ohio | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-12 |
| Toledo | 6-5 | 5 | 12-12 |
| Massachusetts | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Bowling Green | 5-6 | 6 | 14-10 |
| Buffalo | 4-7 | 7 | 14-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7.5 | 8-14 |
| Ball State | 3-7 | 7.5 | 8-15 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 9-15 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 7-17 |
| Western Michigan | 2-8 | 8.5 | 8-15 |
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