Akron Zips vs Ohio Bobcats

College Basketball

Akron

16-4

86-65

Final

Ohio

11-10

Convocation Center (OH)

Lead tracker

AKR leadsBiggest lead AKR 24, OHIO 0

OHIO leads

Team	1H	2H	T
AKR	48	38	86
OHIO	26	39	65

Who won: Akron 86-65

The Akron Zips beat the Ohio Bobcats 86-65 on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Convocation Center (OH). The Akron outscored the Ohio 48-26 in the 1st half. Tavari Johnson led the Akron in points (24). Javan Simmons led the Ohio in points (16).

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Tavari Johnson had 24 points in Akron's 86-65 victory against Ohio on Friday.

What it means

Akron 4-2 on the road; Ohio 8-4 at home.

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Game info

Venue: Convocation Center (OH), Athens, OH · Attendance 4,422
Officials: Mike Reed (Referee), Nate Harris (Referee), Mason Siler (Referee)

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