Akron Zips vs Yale Bulldogs
Isaac Celiscar, Nick Townsend lead Yale to 97-94 victory over Akron at Paradise Jam
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands -- — Isaac Celiscar had 23 points, Nick Townsend scored 21 with 10 assists and Yale beat Akron 97-94 on Monday night at the Paradise Jam.
Celiscar shot 8 of 9 from the field and 7 for 7 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (6-1). Townsend made 8 of 14 shots and added six rebounds. Riley Fox went 5 of 8 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
Tavari Johnson had 35 points and eight assists to pace the Zips (5-2). Shammah Scott added 25 points and Amani Lyles scored 12 points with two steals.
Celiscar scored 12 points in the first half for Yale, who led 46-37 at intermission. Trevor Mullin's 3-pointer with 4:30 left in the second half gave Yale the lead for good at 83-80. Mullin made two free throws with eight seconds left and Johnson missed a 3-pointer on the game's final shot with a chance to tie.
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Game Information
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
Referee:Tony Crisp
Referee:Mike Millione
Referee:Matt Jarman
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 8-0 | - | 20-0 |
| Akron | 6-1 | 1.5 | 15-4 |
| Kent State | 5-2 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| Ohio | 5-3 | 3 | 11-9 |
| Bowling Green | 4-3 | 3.5 | 13-6 |
| Toledo | 4-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Buffalo | 3-4 | 4.5 | 13-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-4 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| Massachusetts | 3-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| Ball State | 2-5 | 5.5 | 6-13 |
| Western Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 7-12 |
| Central Michigan | 1-6 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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