Sears scores 24 to lift Ohio past Akron 69-63
AKRON, Ohio -- — Mark Sears had 24 points as Ohio defeated Akron 69-63 on Tuesday night.
Jason Carter had 19 points for Ohio (11-2, 2-0 Mid-American Conference), which won its sixth straight game. Ben Vander Plas added 11 points.
Ali Ali had 22 points for the Zips (8-4, 1-1), whose six-game winning streak came to an end. Mikal Dawson added 14 points and Xavier Castaneda had 13.
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Game Information
James A. Rhodes Arena
11:00 PM, 4 January 2022
Akron, OH
Attendance: 1,750
- Referees:
- Tim Stewart
- Edwin Young
- Scott Siville
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
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