Ohio Bobcats @ Akron Zips
Akron hits 20 3s, beats Ohio 91-76 for MAC crown
AKRON, Ohio -- Reggie McAdams scored 21 points, Kwan Cheatham Jr. had a double-double and Akron made a school record 20 3-pointers to beat Ohio 91-76 on Tuesday night for the Mid-American regular season title.
Cheatham also finished with 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. McAdams hit seven 3-pointers and Cheatham added five -- both tying career-highs -- as Akron made a school record 20 of 42.
The Zips tied their previous school record of 19 3-pointers last Friday against Bowling Green. They're a combined 39 of 84 (46 percent) in the last two games.
Jake Kretzer chipped in with three 3-pointers and had 11 points for Akron (23-7, 12-5).
Jaaron Simmons led Ohio (19-10, 10-7) with 25 points. The Bobcats were 8 of 25 from 3-point range and were outrebounded 47-28.
Akron hosts Kent State in a regular-season finale on Friday before entering the MAC tournament as the No. 1 seed.
Game Information
Akron, OH
Referee:Terry Wymer
Referee:Darryl Smith
Referee:Steve McJunkins
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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