Akron Zips vs Cleveland State Vikings
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CLE | 22 | 31 | 53 |
AKR | 40 | 25 | 65 |
Jackson, McAdams lead Akron over Cleveland State 65-53
KENT, Ohio -- Antino Jackson scored 12 points and Reggie McAdams added 10 to help Akron pull away early and hold on to beat Cleveland State 65-53 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.
McAdams opened the scoring with a 4-point play and the Zips went on a 17-0 run in the middle of the first half to build a 40-22 lead at the break.
Jackson had five assists and McAdams shot 3 of 3 from 3-point range.
Terrell Hales' dunk and jumper on consecutive possessions pulled Cleveland State within 49-38 midway through the second half.
Akron answered with a 12-2 run capped by McAdams' 3-pointer to lead by 21 with 5:26 left. The Vikings got no closer than the final score from there.
Andre Yates had 13 points and Demonte Flannigan added 11 for Cleveland State.
Game Information
Kent, OH
Referee:Todd Williams
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Greg Langsdorf
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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