Southern Miss Golden Eagles @ Akron Zips
| 1 | 2 | T | |
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| 31 | 23 | 54 | |
AKR | 33 | 39 | 72 |
Akron secures 72-54 victory against Southern Miss
AKRON, Ohio -- — Nate Johnson had 17 points in Akron's 72-54 win against Southern Miss in a nonconference game on Friday night.
Johnson went 8 of 11 from the field for the Zips (2-0). Enrique Freeman scored 13 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Greg Tribble was 3 of 5 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.
Austin Crowley led the Golden Eagles (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and two steals. Donovan Ivory added 10 points and four steals for Southern Miss. Victor Iwuakor also had eight points, six rebounds and three blocks.
NEXT UP
Akron takes on Heidelberg at home on Tuesday, and Southern Miss hosts Xavier (LA) on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Akron, OH
Referee:Chris Beaver
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:James Curran
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
| 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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