Ohio will host perhaps the best team in the Mid-American Conference on Saturday afternoon when it welcomes Akron to The Convo. The Bobcats are in a slump and have only two wins — both against Eastern Michigan — in their last six games, while the Zips have won five of their past six games and sit atop the MAC East Division.
Game information
Opponent: Akron Zips (15-4, 5-1 MAC)
Game time: 3:30 p.m.
Venue: The Convo
Watch: ESPN3
Listen: Ohio IMG Sports Network
Meet the opponent
Starters
1 Loren Christian Jackson (5-8, 150)
4 Tyler Cheese (6-5, 202)
20 Xeryius Williams (6-9, 215)
11 Channel Banks (6-4, 188)
5 Camron Reece (6-7, 228)
Individual Statistical Leaders:
Points: Jackson (17.6 points per games)
Rebonds: Williams (9.7 rebounds per games)
Assists: Jackson (5 assists per game)
Field goal percentage: Banks (45.9%)
3-point percentage: Banks (40.3%)
Free throw percentage: Williams (88.2%)
Team Statistical Profile:
Points Per Game: 74.9
Rebounds Per Game: 38.4
Assists Per Game: 14.1
Turnovers Per Game: 13.1
Field goal Percentage: 44.9%
3-point Percentage: 39.3%
Free throw Percentage: 76%
The series
Akron leads the all-time series, 42-40. The Bobcats last played the Zips on March 2 when Ohio defeated Akron 73-49 in Akron. Zips coach and former Bobcats coach John Groce is 2-2 against Ohio since becoming the Zips’ coach in 2017.
