Marshall Thundering Herd @ Akron Zips
Robotham's 32 points sparks Akron in to win over Marshall
AKRON, Ohio -- Noah Robotham hit six 3-pointers for 27 points and Akron pulled away down the stretch to beat Marshall 99-88 on Saturday night.
The win keeps the Zips perfect at home this season, moving them to 6-0 overall.
Isaiah Johnson finished 8 of 8 from the field for 16 points to go with eight rebounds and eight assists, while Kwan Cheatham Jr. added 15 points for the Zips (8-3).
Akron shot 58. 6 percent from the field and hit 15 3-pointers.
Stevie Browning led all scorers with 31 points for Marshall (6-4). Austin Loop finished with 24 points and Jon Elmore added 10 with 10 assists for the Thunder Herd. Elmore is the first player in school history with 10-plus assists in three straight games.
Akron led by just five (89-84) with 4:10 left, but a Robotham 3 sparked an 8-0 Zips' run which put the game out of reach.
Game Information
Akron, OH

Referee:Rick O'Neill
Referee:Clyde Owens
Referee:Ty Meixsell

2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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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