Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Akron Zips
Kretzer leads Akron to 81-60 win over Bethune-Cookman
AKRON, Ohio -- Jake Kretzer scored 16 points and four starters scored in double figures and Akron used a fast start to defeat Bethune-Cookman 81-60 on Saturday night.
Antino Jackson scored 12 points, Noah Robotham and Kwan Cheatham Jr., had 11 and Pat Forsythe 10 for the Zips (7-2), who led 40-24 at the half. Kretzer had four 3-pointers as Akron finished 15 of 35 behind the arc (43 percent).
Ricky Johnson led Bethune-Cookman (4-5), which shot 27 percent for the game, with 15 points. Mario Moody and Jordan Potts added 12 apiece with Moody grabbing 14 rebounds for his third straight double-double.
Kretzer had the last five points in an 11-2 run that made it 17-11 midway through the first half. Josh Williams hit a 3 at the 2:44 mark to cap a 10-2 run for a 36-21 advantage.
Game Information
Akron, OH

Referee:Frank Spencer
Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Chad Barlow

2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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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