The Zips also clinched the No. 1 seed in the upcoming MAC tournament as the look to return to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four years.

Led by Tavari Johnson's 16 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 77-72 to clinch the Mid-American Conference regular season championship ...

Central Michigan (11-14, 4-8) made it interesting against Akron, but the Zips prevailed with Nate Johnson totaling 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Amani Lyles finished with ...

Totals 27-65 21-24 82. Halftime_Cent. Michigan 36-33. 3-Point Goals_Akron 5-18 (Scott 2-3, Hardman 1-2, N.Johnson 1-3, S.Wilson 1-3, Gray 0-1, Young 0-1, Lyles 0-2, T.Johnson 0-3), Cent. Michigan 7-24 ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Nate Johnson scored 18 points to help Akron fend off Central Michigan 85-82 on Saturday night, upping the Zips' win streak to 13. Johnson also had seven rebounds and ...

Akron Zips (19-5, 11-0 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (11-13, 4-7 MAC) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -4.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE ...

Led by Nate Johnson's 18 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 85-82 to extend their win streak to 13 MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Nate Johnson scored 18 points to help ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Nate Johnson scored 18 points to help Akron fend off Central Michigan 85-82 on Saturday night, upping the Zips' win streak to 13.