Akron Zips @ Buffalo Bulls
Lyles scores 18 in Akron's 82-63 victory over Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Amani Lyles had 18 points in Akron's 82-63 win over Buffalo on Tuesday night.
Lyles also contributed 15 rebounds for the Zips (15-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference). Tavari Johnson added 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Evan Mahaffey went 5 of 12 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points.
Ryan Sabol led the Bulls (13-6, 3-4) in scoring, finishing with 26 points and two blocks. Buffalo also got 12 points from Angelo Brizzi.
Akron took the lead with 18:52 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Lyles led his team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 43-27 at the break. Akron extended its lead to 56-30 during the second half, fueled by an 11-0 scoring run. Mahaffey scored a team-high eight points in the second half.
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Game Information
Buffalo, NY
Referee:Todd Von Sossan
Referee:Alfred Smith
Referee:Ian Caldwell
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-0 | - | 24-0 |
| Akron | 10-1 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Kent State | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-7 |
| Toledo | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-12 |
| Ohio | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-12 |
| Bowling Green | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Massachusetts | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Buffalo | 5-7 | 6.5 | 15-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-8 | 8 | 8-15 |
| Ball State | 3-8 | 8 | 8-16 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 7-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-9 | 8.5 | 9-16 |
| Western Michigan | 2-9 | 9 | 8-16 |
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