Johnson's 18 help Akron knock off Omaha 92-84
AKRON, Ohio -- — Nate Johnson had 18 points in Akron's 92-84 victory against Omaha on Saturday night.
Johnson added five assists for the Zips (3-2). Isaiah Gray scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line. Amani Lyles had 15 points and shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Marquel Sutton led the way for the Mavericks (2-5) with 26 points and six rebounds. Lance Waddles added 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Omaha. JJ White also had 16 points.
Akron led 40-36 at halftime, with Gray racking up 12 points. Tavari Johnson scored a team-high 12 points for Akron after intermission.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Greg Langsdorf
- Tim Stewart
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 2-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Kansas City | 2-0 | - | 10-7 |
| Omaha | 2-0 | - | 8-9 |
| South Dakota State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 1-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-10 |
| North Dakota State | 0-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Denver | 0-2 | 2 | 6-11 |
| North Dakota | 0-2 | 2 | 6-11 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 1-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Ball State | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Ohio | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Toledo | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Kent State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Central Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Bowling Green | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Western Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 3-10 |
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