Kent State Golden Flashes @ Akron Zips
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
KENT | 30 | 23 | 53 |
AKR | 31 | 41 | 72 |
Jackson scores 18 to lift Akron over Kent St. 72-53
AKRON, Ohio -- Loren Cristian Jackson had 18 points as Akron extended its home win streak to seven games, topping Kent State 72-53 on Friday night.
Tyler Cheese had 15 points for Akron (14-9, 6-4 Mid-American Conference). Daniel Utomi added 14 points.
Kent State scored 23 second-half points, a season low for the team.
Antonio Williams had 12 points for the Golden Flashes (17-6, 6-4). Jaylin Walker added 10 points.
Akron matches up against Buffalo at home on Tuesday. Kent State takes on Western Michigan on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
Akron, OH
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Matt Morales
Referee:Edwin Young
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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