Akron Zips vs Ball State Cardinals

College Basketball

Akron

22-5

78-65

Final

Ball State

8-19

Worthen Arena

Lead tracker

AKR leadsBiggest lead AKR 20, BALL 4

BALL leads

Team	1H	2H	T
AKR	40	38	78
BALL	36	29	65

Who won: Akron 78-65

The Akron Zips beat the Ball State Cardinals 78-65 on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Worthen Arena. The Akron outscored the Ball State 38-29 in the 2nd half. Amani Lyles led the Akron in points (26). Davion Hill led the Ball State in points (18).

What it means

Akron 7-3 on the road; Ball State 5-7 at home.

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Game info

Venue: Worthen Arena, Muncie, IN · Attendance 2,680
Officials: Josh White (Referee), Jeff Spedoske (Referee), Tariq Lewis (Referee)

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