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Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips

College Basketball
Kent State
16-6
52-69
Final
Akron
18-4
James A. Rhodes Arena

Lead tracker

KENT leadsBiggest lead KENT 0, AKR 23
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AKR leads
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KENT292352
AKR383169

Who won: Akron 69-52

The Akron Zips beat the Kent State Golden Flashes 69-52 on Friday, January 30, 2026 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Akron outscored the Kent State 38-29 in the 1st half. Tavari Johnson led the Akron in points (16). Delrecco Gillespie led the Kent State in points (17).

Recap · Jan 30
Johnson's 16 help Akron beat Kent State 69-52

Tavari Johnson's 16 points helped Akron defeat Kent State 69-52 on Friday.

What it means

  • Kent State 3-4 on the road; Akron 12-0 at home.

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Game info

Venue
James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, OH · Attendance 4,847

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