Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips

College Basketball

Buffalo

16-12

85-99

Final

Akron

23-5

James A. Rhodes Arena

Lead tracker

BUF leadsBiggest lead BUF 7, AKR 25

AKR leads

Team	1H	2H	T
BUF	35	50	85
AKR	39	60	99

Who won: Akron 99-85

The Akron Zips beat the Buffalo Bulls 99-85 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Akron outscored the Buffalo 60-50 in the 2nd half. Tavari Johnson led the Akron in points (23). Ryan Sabol led the Buffalo in points (26).

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Tavari Johnson's 23 points helped Akron defeat Buffalo 99-85 on Tuesday.

What it means

Buffalo 8-5 on the road; Akron 14-0 at home.

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Game info

Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, OH · Attendance 2,323
Officials: Chad Barlow (Referee), Tim Stewart (Referee), Andy O'Brien (Referee)

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