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) | 15-0 | - | 28-0 |
| Akron | 14-1 | 1 | 23-5 |
| Kent State | 12-3 | 3 | 21-7 |
| Toledo | 9-6 | 6 | 15-13 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 6 | 15-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-9 | 8.5 | 16-13 |
| Buffalo | 6-9 | 9 | 16-12 |
| Massachusetts | 6-10 | 9.5 | 15-14 |
| Central Michigan | 5-10 | 10 | 9-19 |
| Western Michigan | 4-11 | 11 | 10-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-11 | 11 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 4-11 | 11 | 9-19 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-12 | 11.5 | 10-19 |
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | 11-6 | - | 19-11 |
| Marshall | 11-6 | - | 19-11 |
| Troy | 11-6 | - | 19-11 |
| South Alabama | 10-6 | 0.5 | 20-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 10-7 | 1 | 18-12 |
| Texas State | 10-7 | 1 | 18-12 |
| Arkansas State | 9-7 | 1.5 | 18-11 |
| James Madison | 8-8 | 2.5 | 16-13 |
| Southern Miss | 8-8 | 2.5 | 15-14 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-9 | 3.5 | 15-14 |
| Louisiana | 7-10 | 4 | 10-20 |
| Georgia State | 7-10 | 4 | 10-20 |
| Old Dominion | 6-11 | 5 | 10-20 |
| UL Monroe | 1-15 | 9.5 | 4-25 |
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