Akron Zips basketball score, recap, highlights vs. UMass
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Akron Zips basketball score, recap, highlights vs. UMass
Michael Beaven and Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal·Akron Beacon Journal
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The University of Akron men's basketball team extended its home winning streak to 29 games, defeating the University of Massachusetts 99-92 on Friday, Feb. 13, in UA's 12th Mid-American Conference game this season.
UAimproved to 20-5 this season, including 11-1 in the MAC.UMassfell to 15-11, 6-7. By beating UMass, Akron clinched a spot in this year's MAC Tournament. Its 29-game home winning streak is tied for the longest in the nation and dates back to the 2024-25 season.
Here is how Akron versus UMass unfoleded through our updates at Rhodes Arena.
University of Akron Zips men’s basketball players warmup before a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
The number retirement ceremony for former Zips player, Isaiah Johnson commences, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips men’s basketball student-fans take in the number retirement ceremony of former Zips player, Isaiah Johnson, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
The number retirement ceremony for former Zips player, Isaiah Johnson commences, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin shares a moment with an official before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin shares a moment with an official before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin shares a moment with an official before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin takes in warmups before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron wins tipoff against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) shoots a free-throw early in the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) sails to the basket for two pints in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) drops a potential rebound in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass and Akron battle in a men’s basketball game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12), right, steals from UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12), right, makes a fast break after stealing from UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) looks to pass or shoot as UMass’s Daniel Hankins-Sanford (1) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) shoots over UMass’s Daniel Hankins-Sanford (1), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) dribbles around UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Bowen Hardman (15) makes an acrobatic pass in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) takes two point to the basket against UMass’s Jayden Ndjigue (11), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for players during a timeout in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for players after a timeout in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) dribbles in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) passes in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin looks to the bench during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) flips two points over UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) guards UMass’s Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (2), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) looks to pass against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) shoots over UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce pounds the scoring table during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin gestures during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) sets to shoot in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s coach Frank Martin gestures during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) shoots a free-throw in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) works the floor in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) shoots against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) dribbles in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Bob Hutchins is recognized during an Akron men’s basketball game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Bob Hutchins is recognized during an Akron men’s basketball game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) grabs a rebound in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) attempts to put up two points against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) dribbles in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) and UMass’s Luka Damjanac (13) vie for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) shoots over UMass’s Marcus Banks Jr. (24), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) fights for room to shoot over UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron and UMass men’s basketball players fight for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron and UMass men’s basketball players fight for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Marvin Musiime-Kamali (23) fights for a rebound against UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron and UMass men’s basketball players fight for a loose ball, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) drives a lane against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce looks to officials during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce looks to officials during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) fights his way through UMass defense, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce applauds during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce applauds during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) shoots in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) looks to put up two points against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
After a brief tussle with UMass players, Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) embraces his brother, Evan (12) during a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
University of Massachusetts at Amherst men’s basketball players react after a tussle with University of Akron players, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips men’s basketball student-fans react after a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce paces the bench area before an ejection decision is made and technical fouls are decided resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce listens to an official’s explanation before an ejection decision is made and technical fouls are decided resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce reacts to an official’s explanation of an ejection as well as technical fouls resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
After a tussle with UMass players, Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) is ejected from the game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce reacts to an ejection of Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) as well as technical fouls resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) questions an official after his brother is ejected resulting from a tussle with UMass players, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) drives to the basket as UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) and UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) vie for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) drives to the basket as UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce reacts to a call he didn’t like in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) shoots in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) looks to pass in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) chases down a loose ball in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) attempts to recover an errant pass in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Daniel Hankins-Sanford (1) shoots over Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) shoots a free-throw after being tech-fouled by UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce talks to the team in the final minutes of a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) shoots a free-throw after being tech-fouled by UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) puts up two points as UMass’s Dimitri Clerc (25) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) shoots a free-throw against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) is fouled by UMass’s Dimitri Clerc (25) Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) shoots a free-throw against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) looks to shoot over UMass’s Jayden Ndjigue (11), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) gestures in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) gestures in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) dribbles around UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) and UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) shoots over UMass’s Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (2), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Jayden Ndjigue (11) grabs a rebound in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) attempts to shovel out a pass in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (2) puts up two points against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) is comforted by teammates after taking a hit to the face in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) is comforted by teammates after taking a hit to the face in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) is comforted by teammates after taking a hit to the face in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) challenges Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) sets up for a big three point shot against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Fans reacts after Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) sings a big three point shot against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) puts up two points against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) shoots over Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) shoots a freethrow in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
University of Akron Zips men’s basketball players warmup before a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
University of Akron Zips men’s basketball players warmup before a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
The number retirement ceremony for former Zips player, Isaiah Johnson commences, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips men’s basketball student-fans take in the number retirement ceremony of former Zips player, Isaiah Johnson, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
The number retirement ceremony for former Zips player, Isaiah Johnson commences, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Former Zips men’s basketball player, Isaiah Johnson is honored in a number retirement ceremony before the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin shares a moment with an official before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin shares a moment with an official before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin shares a moment with an official before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin takes in warmups before a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron wins tipoff against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) shoots a free-throw early in the game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) sails to the basket for two pints in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) drops a potential rebound in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass and Akron battle in a men’s basketball game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12), right, steals from UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12), right, makes a fast break after stealing from UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) looks to pass or shoot as UMass’s Daniel Hankins-Sanford (1) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) shoots over UMass’s Daniel Hankins-Sanford (1), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) dribbles around UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips’ Bowen Hardman (15) makes an acrobatic pass in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) takes two point to the basket against UMass’s Jayden Ndjigue (11), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for players during a timeout in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for players after a timeout in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) dribbles in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) passes in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin has some words for UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin looks to the bench during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) flips two points over UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) guards UMass’s Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (2), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) looks to pass against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) shoots over UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce pounds the scoring table during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin gestures during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) sets to shoot in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s coach Frank Martin gestures during a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) shoots a free-throw in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) works the floor in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) shoots against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) dribbles in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Bob Hutchins is recognized during an Akron men’s basketball game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Bob Hutchins is recognized during an Akron men’s basketball game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) grabs a rebound in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) attempts to put up two points against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) dribbles in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) and UMass’s Luka Damjanac (13) vie for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) shoots over UMass’s Marcus Banks Jr. (24), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) fights for room to shoot over UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron and UMass men’s basketball players fight for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron and UMass men’s basketball players fight for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Marvin Musiime-Kamali (23) fights for a rebound against UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron and UMass men’s basketball players fight for a loose ball, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) drives a lane against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce looks to officials during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce looks to officials during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) fights his way through UMass defense, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce applauds during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce applauds during a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) shoots in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) looks to put up two points against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
After a brief tussle with UMass players, Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) embraces his brother, Evan (12) during a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
University of Massachusetts at Amherst men’s basketball players react after a tussle with University of Akron players, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips men’s basketball student-fans react after a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce paces the bench area before an ejection decision is made and technical fouls are decided resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce listens to an official’s explanation before an ejection decision is made and technical fouls are decided resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce reacts to an official’s explanation of an ejection as well as technical fouls resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
After a tussle with UMass players, Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) is ejected from the game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce reacts to an ejection of Akron Zips’ Evan Mahaffey (12) as well as technical fouls resulting from a tussle between players from Akron and UMass in a game, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) questions an official after his brother is ejected resulting from a tussle with UMass players, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) drives to the basket as UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) and UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) vie for a rebound, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) drives to the basket as UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce reacts to a call he didn’t like in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) shoots in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) looks to pass in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) chases down a loose ball in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) attempts to recover an errant pass in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Daniel Hankins-Sanford (1) shoots over Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) shoots a free-throw after being tech-fouled by UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ coach John Groce talks to the team in the final minutes of a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Zach Halligan (21) shoots a free-throw after being tech-fouled by UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) puts up two points as UMass’s Dimitri Clerc (25) guards, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Sharron Young (3) shoots a free-throw against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) is fouled by UMass’s Dimitri Clerc (25) Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) shoots a free-throw against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0) looks to shoot over UMass’s Jayden Ndjigue (11), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) gestures in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) gestures in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) dribbles around UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) and UMass’s Leonardo Bettiol (3), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5) shoots over UMass’s Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (2), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Jayden Ndjigue (11) grabs a rebound in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Eric Mahaffey (4) attempts to shovel out a pass in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (2) puts up two points against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) is comforted by teammates after taking a hit to the face in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) is comforted by teammates after taking a hit to the face in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) is comforted by teammates after taking a hit to the face in a game against Akron, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s Danny Carbuccia (0) challenges Akron Zips’ Tavari Johnson (5), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) sets up for a big three point shot against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Fans reacts after Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) sings a big three point shot against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) puts up two points against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
UMass’s K'Jei Parker (5) shoots over Akron Zips’ Amani Lyles (0), Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Akron Zips vs UMass, Mid-American Conference basketball game photos
Akron Zips’ Shammah Scott (1) shoots a freethrow in a game against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
(Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron defeats UMass 99-92
Trailing by six points, UMass threatened in the final minute when guard Danny Carbuccia tallied a steal. But UMass missed its subsequent shot,ZipsguardEric Mahaffeygrabbed a rebound and drew a foul. He then made two foul shots with 32.6 seconds remaining to give UA an eight-point cushion.
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The sequence all but guaranteed the Zips would hold on for the win, and they did.
Point guardTavari Johnsonled Akron with a game-high 23 points. Forward Amani Lyles and guardShammah Scottadded 19 and 14 points, respectively.
Eric Mahaffey posted eight points and 11 rebounds. His older brother, UA wingEvan Mahaffey, had 11 points before he was ejected with 16:27 left in the second half.
Guard K'Jei Parker (20 points), forward Leonardo Bettiol (18 points) and guard Marcus Banks Jr. (18 points) led UMass.
Akron leads UMass 88-81 with 3:55 to go in the second half
Akron leads 88-81 with 3:55 to go in the second half.
Akron leads UMass 86-79 with 5:19 to go in the second half
Akron stretches its lead to 86-75 after four throws by Amani Lyles and a jumper by Tavari Johnson, but UMass counters with layups by Leonardo Bettiol and Dwayne Wimbley Jr. to make to 86-79 with 5:19 left in the second half.
Akron leads UMass 80-70 with 7:52 to go in the second half
Sharron Young makes two free throws and Akron leads UMass 80-70 with 7:52 to go in the second half.
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Akron leads UMass 76-70 with 8:53 remaining in the second half
Akron extended its lead to double digits twice recently as Amani Lyles made a 3-pointer with 10:38 to go in the second half to make it 73-63 and Zach Halligan made two free throws with 9:48 left to make it 75-65.
Marcus Banks Jr. of UMass made a 3-pointer to make it 75-70 and Akron coach John Groce called a timeout with 8:53 to go.
The officials called a foul on Dwayne Wimbley Jr. of UMass as Banks' 3 went through the net. The refs then reviewed the foul and upgraded it to a flagrant-1 and Zach Halligan made 1 of 2 free throws to make it 76-70.
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Akron leads UMass 68-63 with 11:43 left in the second half
Akron led 68-63 with 11:43 left in the second half. The two teams have been trading 3-pointers.
Wing Zach Halligan made a 3 to give Akron a 66-60 edge, but UMass guard Marcus Banks Jr. responded with a 3 of his own.
Coming out of a timeout with 11:43 left, wing Marvin Musiime-Kamali made a pair of foul shots to give UA a 68-63 lead.
Akron's Evan Mahaffey, UMass' Marcus Banks Jr. get into heated exchange with 16:27 left in the second half. Officials eject Mahaffey after review
With 16:27 left in the second half, Akron wing Evan Mahaffey and UMass guard Marcus Banks Jr. got into a heated exchange. For what felt like forever, the officiating crew reviewed the interaction, which led to members of both teams stepping between Mahaffey and Banks.
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The outcome: Mahaffey and Banks each received a technical foul (Mahaffey received a double technical). Mahaffey was ejected, but Banks wasn't. Akron coach John Groce was visibly livid with the decision to toss Mahaffey. UMass guard Danny Carbuccia and Akron guard Shammah Scott each received a foul, too. Scott's foul was a technical.
Much more info about Mahaffey's ejection can be foundhere.
At the time of the altercation, Akron led 51-47. Mahaffey lifted the Zips to the four-point lead by registering a steal and a three-point play on a fast break with 16:48 remaining.
After the review, Akron guard Tavari Johnson made a pair of foul shots, and UMass guard K'Jei Parker split a pair of free throws. When the dust settled, UA led 53-48.
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Akron leads UMass 44-43 at halftime
Shammah Scott makes a step-back 3-pointer as time expires in the first half to give Akron a 44-43 lead.
Akron's Tavari Johnson has a game-high 15 points. Amani Lyles is at nine points.
Leonardo Bettiol has 13 points for UMass and Marus Banks Jr. has 10 points.
Akron leads UMass 37-35 with 3:38 left in the first half
UMass trims Akron's lead with Marus Banks Jr. heating up. Banks made two 3-point shots and two 2-point shots as the Minutemen have cut their deficit to one possession after trailing 30-18 earlier in the first half.
The 10 points Banks' scored during this recent stretch accounts for all of his points tonight.
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Akron's Tavari Johnson has 15 points.
Akron leads UMass 30-20 with 7:28 left in the first half
During a media timeout with 7:28 left in the first half, Akron welcomed back former Zips coach Bob Huggins with a brief tribute on the scoreboard and by showing him in the stands.
Coming out of the timeout, Akron wing Evan Mahaffey missed a foul shot, so the Zips' advantage remained 30-20.
Akron goes on 15-0 run to take 21-11 lead vs. UMass
A 3-pointer by guard Bowen Hardman, a layup by wing Evan Mahaffey and three successful foul shots by Hardman extended Akron's run to 15-0 and gave the Zips an 21-11 lead with 12:15 left in the first half.
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UMass forward Leonard Bettiol ended Akron's run by making a hook shot with 11:57 left in the first half. During a media timeout with 11:47 remaining, UA led 21-13.
Akron leads UMass 13-11 with 15:02 left in the first half
The score for Akron versus UMass was tied 11-11 during the first media timeout with 15:02 remaining in the first half.
Zips point guard Tavari Johnson scored seven of UA's first 11 points on 2-of-3 shooting from the field (1 of 2 on 3-pointers).
Akron forward Amani Lyles made a 3-pointer with 15:46 left to tie the score 11-11. Coming out of the first media timeout, Lyles made two foul shots with 15:02 remaining, helping the Zips produce a 7-0 run and a 13-11 edge after they had fallen behind 11-6.
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Here is some pregame information:
What is Akron's record in men's basketball this season?
Akron (19-5, 10-1) enters Friday second in the MAC behind Miami (24-0, 11-0). The RedHawks host theOhio Bobcats(13-12, 7-5) in a game at 9 p.m. Feb. 13.
UMass (15-10, 6-6) is in the middle of the MAC standings.
Akron Zips guard Tavari Johnson (5) drives past Kent State Golden Flashes guard Jahari Williamson (25) on Jan. 30, 2026, in Akron.
0 Danny Carbuccia G Fr. 5' 11'' 177 Yonkers, N.Y. / Archbishop Stepinac
1 Daniel Hankins-Sanford F Sr. 6' 8'' 236 Charlotte, N.C. / Julius L. Chambers
3 Leonardo Bettiol F Gr. 6' 9'' 238 Roncade, Italy / Liceo Duca degli Abruzzi
11 Jayden Ndjigue G/F Jr. 6' 4'' 206 Ayer, Mass. / The Rivers School
24 Marcus Banks Jr. G Gr. 6' 3'' 200 Hampton, Va. / Fork Union Military Academy
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Series history between Akron and Massachusetts men's basketball teams
Akron and Massachusetts have played twice previously, with each team earning a win in the series.
The teams first met on March 22, 2008 in the second round of the NIT and the Minutemen won 68-63.
Akron topped Massachusetts 85-79 on December 30, 2019.
Akron men's basketball at a glance
Akron lost to Troy 79-69 on Dec. 7 in the second round of the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Challenge.
Akron senior guard Tavari Johnson leads the MAC in scoring at 20.4 points per game and Amani Lyles is seventh in the MAC in rebounding with a 7.5 average.
UMass men's basketball at a glance
Massachusetts lost toCoastal Carolina94-91 in three overtimes on Dec. 7 in the second round of the 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge.
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K'Jei Parker scored a career-high 31 points to lead UMass. Marcus Banks Jr
, who sent the game to a third overtime with a buzzer beater at the end of the second OT, finihsed with 21 points for UMass and Leonardo Bettiol added 17 points and 10 rebounds for his sixth double-double this season.
Daniel Hankins-Sanford recorded his nine double-double of the season with 10 points and a career-high 20 rebounds, the most rebounds in a game for a Minutemen player since Jim Town had 27 againstBoston Collegeon Dec. 12, 1976.
UMass features four players averaging double figures in points per game, including Bettiol (17.6 points), Banks (16.8), Hankins-Sanford (11.9) and Parker (11.6).
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Bettiol and Banks Jr., rank sixth and eighth, respectively, in points per game in the MAC.
Bettiol is also shooting 59.2% from the field to rank first in the league and 31st nationally. Bettiol is also averaging 7.9 rebounds per game to rank third in the MAC and Hankins-Sanford ranks fifth (7.6).
What to know about Akron coach John Groce and Massachusetts coach Frank Martin
Akron is led by coach John Groce, who is 187-93 as the Zips coach and 369-225 overall that includes stints at Ohio and Illinois.
UMass is led by coach Frank Martin, who is 62-57 as the coach of the Minutemen and 350-258 overall that includes stints at Kansas State andSouth Carolina.
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Akron Beacon Journal sports writerMichael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal and is on Twitter at @MBeavenABJ.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
