Yale Bulldogs vs Akron Zips
Don Haskins Basketball Invitational
Yale defeats Akron 74-58
EL PASO, Texas -- — Nick Townsend scored 18 points as Yale beat Akron 74-58 on Friday night at the Sun Bowl Invitational.
Townsend also had 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-5). Casey Simmons added 17 points while going 7 of 10 from the field and also had 13 rebounds and three blocks. Bez Mbeng and Trevor Mullin both finished with 11 points.
The Zips (6-4) were led by Tavari Johnson, who recorded 23 points. Shammah Scott added 10 points for Akron. Sharron Young also recorded eight points.
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Game Information
El Paso, TX
Referee:Trent Lovewell
Referee:Wilson Holland
Referee:Jacob Hirz
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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