Akron Zips @ Ball State Cardinals
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
AKR | 47 | 40 | 87 |
BALL | 39 | 43 | 82 |
Akron earns 87-82 win over Ball State
MUNCIE, Ind. -- — Tavari Johnson's 21 points helped Akron defeat Ball State 87-82 on Tuesday night.
Johnson shot 9 of 13 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line for the Zips (22-6, 14-1 Mid-American Conference). Shammah Scott scored 18 points and added five assists. Amani Lyles finished with 11 points.
Jermahri Hill led the Cardinals (14-14, 7-8) with 26 points. Mickey Pearson Jr. added 24 points and nine rebounds for Ball State. Ethan Brittain-Watts finished with 11 points.
Scott scored 13 points in the first half for Akron, who led 47-39 at halftime. Johnson scored 15 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Akron to a five-point victory.
NEXT UP
Akron next plays Friday against Kent State at home, and Ball State will visit Bowling Green on Saturday.
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Game Information
Muncie, IN
Referee:Todd Von Sossan
Referee:Deldre Carr
Referee:Johnee Gleich
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 16-0 | - | 29-0 |
| Akron | 15-1 | 1 | 24-5 |
| Kent State | 12-4 | 4 | 21-8 |
| Toledo | 9-6 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-9 | 9 | 16-13 |
| Buffalo | 6-9 | 9.5 | 16-12 |
| Massachusetts | 6-10 | 10 | 15-14 |
| Central Michigan | 5-10 | 10.5 | 9-19 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-11 | 11.5 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 4-11 | 11.5 | 9-19 |
| Western Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
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