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Tavari Johnson leads Akron to MAC men's basketball win at Western Michigan
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The University of Akron men's basketball team surpassed 20 wins for the fifth season in a row by defeating host Western Michigan 90-73 on Feb. 17 in Kalamazoo.
Senior Tavari Johnson scored 17 points and had six assists in 30 minutes as the Zips (21-5, 12-1) rolled past the Broncos (9-17, 3-10) to remain in second place in the Mid-American Conference standings behind Miami (26-0, 13-0) . The RedHawks beat host Massachusetts 86-77 Tuesday.
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Akron senior Evan Mahaffey finished with 14 points and five rebounds and senior Shammah Scott contributed 14 points and four assists. Zips senior Amani Lyles totaled 13 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 wins tipoff against UMass, Feb. 13, 2026, at James A Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
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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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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’ 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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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’ 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’ 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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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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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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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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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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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’ 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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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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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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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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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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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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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 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 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’ 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 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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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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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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 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’ 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’ 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’ 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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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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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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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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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’ 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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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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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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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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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’ 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’ 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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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’ 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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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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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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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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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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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’ 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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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’ 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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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’ 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 shot 50% from the field (33 of 66), including 42.9% from beyond the 3-point arc (12 of 28), and 75% from the free-throw line (12 of 16). The Zips finished with an edge in rebounds (43-27), assists (17-12), steals (6-1) and blocks (5-1).
Akron led 53-34 at halftime and 59-36 with 18:10 remaining in the second half after a dunk by Evan Mahaffey .
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.
Zips senior Bowen Hardman and sophomore Sharron Young scored eight points apiece, redshirt freshman Eric Mahaffey chipped in seven points and redshirt sophomore Zach Halligan had six points.
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Justice Williams paced Western Michigan with 21 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Akron surpasses 20 wins again with men's basketball coach John Groce
Akron coach John Groce has surpassed 20 wins in six of his nine seasons with the Zips. He followed Keith Dambrot, who recorded 21 or more wins in the final 12 seasons of his 13-year run as Akron coach.
Kent State tops Bowling Green in MAC men's basketball game
Kent State recorded a 78-71 win over host Bowling Green on Feb. 17
Morgan Safford scored 27 points and grabbed seven rebound to lead the Flashes (20-7, 11-3 MAC) past the Falcons (16-11, 7-7).
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Kent's Cian Medley finished with 15 points and six assists, Delrecco Gillespie scored 11 points, Jahari Williamson and Quinn Woidke added eight points apiece and Rob Whaley Jr. had six points.
Javontae Campbell paced BG with 22 points and four assists.
Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Michael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal .
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron men's basketball score vs Western Michigan, Zips win MAC game
