Akron Zips vs Iona Gaels
Eric Mahaffey scores 20 as Akron beats Iona 96-75 at Paradise Jam
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands -- — Eric Mahaffey scored 20 points and Akron beat Iona 96-75 at the Paradise Jam on Friday.
Mahaffey also added eight rebounds for the Zips (4-1). Tavari Johnson scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Evan Mahaffey had 16 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field and 6 of 11 from the free-throw line.
Kosy Akametu led the Gaels (4-1) with 16 points and seven rebounds. CJ Anthony added 13 points and six assists and Keshawn Williams scored 12.
Akron took the lead for good with 17:53 left in the first half. The score was 47-33 at halftime, with Johnson racking up 14 points.
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Game Information
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
Referee:Matt Jarman
Referee:Nick Agress
Referee:Gregory Deverson
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 21-10 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-11 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 19-12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 17-0 | - | 30-0 |
| Akron | 16-1 | 1 | 25-5 |
| Kent State | 13-4 | 4 | 22-8 |
| Toledo | 10-7 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Ohio | 9-8 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Bowling Green | 8-9 | 9 | 17-13 |
| Buffalo | 7-10 | 10 | 17-13 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 10.5 | 16-15 |
| Ball State | 6-11 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-11 | 11 | 10-20 |
| Western Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-13 | 13 | 9-20 |
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