Western Michigan Broncos vs Akron Zips

College Basketball

W Michigan

7-11

89-104

Final

Akron

14-4

James A. Rhodes Arena

Lead tracker

WMU leadsBiggest lead WMU 14, AKR 16

AKR leads

Team	1H	2H	T
WMU	51	38	89
AKR	52	52	104

Who won: Akron 104-89

The Akron Zips beat the Western Michigan Broncos 104-89 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Akron outscored the W Michigan 52-38 in the 2nd half. Tavari Johnson led the Akron in points (32). Justice Williams led the W Michigan in points (28).

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Johnson's 32 lead Akron over Western Michigan 104-89

Tavari Johnson scored 32 points as Akron beat Western Michigan 104-89 on Saturday.

What it means

W Michigan 1-8 on the road; Akron 10-0 at home.

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Game info

Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, OH · Attendance 2,396
Officials: Bryan Anslinger (Referee), Steve Honacki (Referee), Galen Durant (Referee)