Akron Zips @ Buffalo Bulls
19-6, 11-1 MAC
73
19-6, 11-1 MAC
3-22, 1-11 MAC
62
3-22, 1-11 MAC
Freeman scores 16, grabs 15 rebounds to lead Akron over Buffalo 73-62
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- — Enrique Freeman scored 16 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as Akron beat Buffalo 73-62 on Saturday.
Ali Ali scored 15 points for the Zips (19-6, 11-1 Mid-American Conference). Greg Tribble finished with 13 points.
Sy Chatman led the way for the Bulls (3-22, 1-11) with 24 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Buffalo also got 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals from Isaiah Adams. In addition, Zaakir Williamson and Shawn Fulcher each had 10 points.
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Game Information
Buffalo, NY
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Referee:Bryan Anslinger
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Michael Griffith
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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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