Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Akron Zips
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
EMU | 34 | 38 | 72 |
AKR | 48 | 45 | 93 |
Tavari Johnson's 25 points lead Akron past Eastern Michigan 93-72
AKRON, Ohio -- — Tavari Johnson scored 25 points as Akron beat Eastern Michigan 93-72 on Friday.
Johnson also contributed five assists and four steals for the Zips (9-3, 1-0 Mid-American Conference). Amani Lyles scored 16 points while going 7 of 11 and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line and added 12 rebounds. Evan Mahaffey shot 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
Carlos Hart led the Eagles (6-6, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 32 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Mohammad Habhab added 12 points for Eastern Michigan.
Akron took the lead with 18:26 left in the first half and did not trail again. Johnson led their team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them up 48-34 at the break. Akron pulled away with a 7-0 run in the second half to extend a 21-point lead to 28 points. They outscored Eastern Michigan by seven points in the final half, as Johnson led the way with a team-high 12 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve McJunkins
- John Floyd
- Brad Clauss
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0.5 | 11-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-8 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
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