Akron Zips @ Toledo Rockets
Scott scores 16 off the bench, Akron downs Toledo 96-87
TOLEDO, Ohio -- — Shammah Scott scored 16 points off of the bench to lead Mid-American Conference champion Akron past Toledo 96-87 on Tuesday.
Scott also had five assists for the Zips (24-6, 16-1). Tavari Johnson shot 5 for 8, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 14 points. Nate Johnson shot 2 of 10 from the field and went 9 for 10 from the line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.
Sam Lewis led the way for the Rockets (16-14, 9-8) with 23 points. Javan Simmons added 22 points and six rebounds for Toledo. Sonny Wilson had 16 points and three steals.
Both teams next play Friday in regular-season finales. Akron hosts Buffalo and Toledo plays Ohio at home.
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Game Information
Toledo, OH
Referee:Bill Ek
Referee:Lamont Simpson
Referee:Luke Schumer
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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