Buffalo Bulls @ Akron Zips
Johnson's late free throw lifts Akron over Buffalo
AKRON, Ohio -- Kwan Cheatham Jr. had 31 points, Isaiah Johnson scored 27, including the game-winning free throw, and Akron survived for a 91-90 win over Buffalo on Saturday night.
Johnson picked up a two-shot foul on a drop-step post move with 2.3 seconds left and made the second free throw to put Akron (18-3, 8-0 Mid-American Conference) back in front. Buffalo (9-12, 3-5) failed to get off shot in the remaining time.
The Zips won their 11th straight and extended their home winning streak to 28. The Bulls rallied from a nine-point deficit to tie it at 90 on Blake Hamilton's 3-pointer with 25 seconds left.
Hamilton finished with 33 points, making 13 of 16 shots including all four of his 3-point attempts. Willie Connor had 19 points.
Cheatham was 7 of 13 from 3-point range for the Zips and grabbed seven boards. Johnson had 10 rebounds. Akron maintained its three-game lead in the Mid-American Conference.
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Akron, OH


2025-26 Standings
| 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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