Buffalo Bulls at Akron Zips
· NCAA Men's BasketballCastaneda scores 30, Akron downs Buffalo 86-66
Castaneda had six rebounds for the Zips (19-8, 11-3 Mid-American Conference). Enrique Freeman added 21 points while shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 7 for 9 from the line, and he also had 10 rebounds. Nate Johnson went 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 11 points.
The Bulls (12-15, 6-8) were led by Armoni Foster, who recorded 12 points and two steals. Buffalo also got 11 points and six rebounds from Isaiah Adams. Jonnivius Smith also put up 11 points.
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These two teams both play Tuesday. Akron visits Toledo while Buffalo hosts Central Michigan.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 66 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 66 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Garvin Clarke Offensive Rebound. | 66 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Evan Wilson missed Three Point Jumper. | 66 - 86 |
| 2nd 0:39 | Isaac Jack made Layup. Assisted by Kidtrell Blocker. | 66 - 86 |
Statistics
BUF |
AKR |
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|---|---|---|
| 26-56 | FG | 29-61 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 6-18 | 3PT | 8-22 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 36 |
| 8-12 | FT | 20-23 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 87 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 9 | Assists | 15 |
| 4 | Steals | 7 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 40 | Points in Paint | 42 |
| 20 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 26 |
Game Information
James A. Rhodes Arena
Location: Akron, OH
Attendance: 2,068 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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