Ohio will travel to Akron on Tuesday for its second game of the season against the Zips and a chance to further solidify a first-round home game for the upcoming Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Bobcats have won five of their last seven games and will look to push their win streak to three games against the team with the best record in the MAC.
Game information
Opponent: Akron Zips (22-7, 12-4 MAC)
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: James A. Rhode Arena
Watch: ESPN3
Listen: Ohio IMG Sports Network
Meet the opponent
Starters
1 Loren Christian Jackson (5-8, 150)
10 Deng Riak (6-10, 220)
20 Xeryius Williams (6-9, 215)
11 Channel Banks (6-4, 188)
5 Camron Reece (6-7, 228)
Individual Statistical Leaders:
Points: Jackson (20.2 points per games)
Rebonds: Williams (9.4 rebounds per games)
Assists: Jackson (4.8 assists per game)
Field goal percentage: Jackson (46.9%)
3-point percentage: Jackson (43.1%)
Free throw percentage: Williams (89.2%)
Team Statistical Profile:
Points Per Game: 75.7
Rebounds Per Game: 38.1
Assists Per Game: 13
Turnovers Per Game: 12.9
Field-goal Percentage: 44%
3-point Percentage: 36.2%
Free-throw Percentage: 76.4%
The series
Akron leads the all-time series, 43-40. The Bobcats last played the Zips on Jan. 25, when Akron defeated Ohio 88-86 in The Convo. Zips coach and former Bobcats coach John Groce is 3-2 against Ohio since becoming the Zips’ coach in 2017.
