Akron Zips @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AKR | 30 | 42 | 3 | 75 |
ARST | 40 | 32 | 8 | 80 |
Pinion's 16 lead Arkansas State over Akron 80-75 in OT
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Joseph Pinion's 16 points helped Arkansas State defeat Akron 80-75 in overtime on Monday night in a season opener.
Pinion shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Red Wolves (1-0). Derrian Ford scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Kobe Julien went 6 of 16 from the field (1 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
The Zips (0-1) were led by Sharron Young, who posted 15 points. Akron also got 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Josiah Harris. Nate Johnson had 11 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Jonesboro, AR
Referee:John Dillon
Referee:Derek Schulte
Referee:Damien Richard
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 |
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-3 | - | 15-8 |
| South Alabama | 7-3 | 0.5 | 16-6 |
| App State | 8-4 | 0.5 | 15-9 |
| Marshall | 6-4 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-5 | 1.5 | 14-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-5 | 2 | 14-10 |
| Georgia State | 6-5 | 2 | 9-14 |
| Texas State | 6-6 | 2.5 | 13-11 |
| Southern Miss | 6-6 | 2.5 | 12-12 |
| Arkansas State | 5-6 | 3 | 13-10 |
| Louisiana | 5-6 | 3 | 7-16 |
| James Madison | 4-7 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Old Dominion | 4-7 | 4 | 7-16 |
| UL Monroe | 0-11 | 8 | 3-20 |
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