Akron Zips @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
Pinion's 16 lead Arkansas State over Akron 80-75 in OT
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Joseph Pinion's 16 points helped Arkansas State defeat Akron 80-75 in overtime on Monday night in a season opener.
Pinion shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Red Wolves (1-0). Derrian Ford scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Kobe Julien went 6 of 16 from the field (1 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
The Zips (0-1) were led by Sharron Young, who posted 15 points. Akron also got 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Josiah Harris. Nate Johnson had 11 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Jonesboro, AR
Referee:John Dillon
Referee:Derek Schulte
Referee:Damien Richard
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 12-0 | - | 25-0 |
| Akron | 11-1 | 1 | 20-5 |
| Kent State | 10-3 | 2.5 | 19-7 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5.5 | 16-10 |
| Toledo | 7-6 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Ohio | 7-6 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Massachusetts | 6-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Buffalo | 5-7 | 7 | 15-10 |
| Central Michigan | 4-8 | 8 | 8-17 |
| Western Michigan | 3-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-9 | 9 | 8-16 |
| Ball State | 3-9 | 9 | 8-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-10 | 9.5 | 9-17 |
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 9-4 | - | 19-7 |
| App State | 10-5 | - | 18-10 |
| Troy | 9-5 | 0.5 | 17-10 |
| Marshall | 8-5 | 1 | 16-10 |
| Texas State | 9-6 | 1 | 17-11 |
| Coastal Carolina | 8-6 | 1.5 | 16-11 |
| Arkansas State | 7-7 | 2.5 | 16-11 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-7 | 2.5 | 15-12 |
| Southern Miss | 7-8 | 3 | 14-14 |
| Louisiana | 6-7 | 3 | 9-17 |
| James Madison | 6-8 | 3.5 | 14-13 |
| Georgia State | 6-8 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Old Dominion | 5-9 | 4.5 | 9-18 |
| UL Monroe | 1-13 | 8.5 | 4-23 |
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