Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Akron Zips
· MAC-SBC Challenge
Akron secures 72-54 victory against Southern Miss
Johnson went 8 of 11 from the field for the Zips (2-0). Enrique Freeman scored 13 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Greg Tribble was 3 of 5 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.
Austin Crowley led the Golden Eagles (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and two steals. Donovan Ivory added 10 points and four steals for Southern Miss. Victor Iwuakor also had eight points, six rebounds and three blocks.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 54 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 54 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:21 | Sammy Hunter Defensive Rebound. | 54 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:21 | Austin Crowley missed Layup. | 54 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:26 | Greg Tribble made Three Point Jumper. | 54 - 72 |
Statistics
 USM |
 AKR |
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|---|---|---|
| 23-58 | FG | 26-55 |
| 40 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 5-15 | 3PT | 9-30 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 30 |
| 3-10 | FT | 11-13 |
| 30 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 4 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 14 | Assists | 14 |
| 8 | Steals | 9 |
| 3 | Blocks | 2 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 20 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 19 | Fouls | 14 |
| 7 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
James A. Rhodes Arena
Location: Akron, OH
Attendance: 2,432 | Capacity:
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-10 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 11-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |