Akron Zips at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
· NCAA Men's BasketballDawson's 19 lead Akron over South Dakota State 81-75
Dawson also had five rebounds for the Zips. Sammy Hunter scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc. Enrique Freeman was 4 of 10 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding 14 rebounds and five assists.
The Jackrabbits were led by Zeke Mayo, who posted 28 points and four steals. William Kyle III added 16 points for South Dakota State. Charlie Easley also had 10 points, seven rebounds and four steals.
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Up next for Akron is a matchup Friday with Southern Miss at home. South Dakota State hosts Dakota Wesleyan on Wednesday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 81 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 81 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Luke Appel Defensive Rebound. | 81 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Nate Johnson made Free Throw. | 81 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Foul on Zeke Mayo. | 80 - 75 |
Statistics
AKR |
SDST |
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|---|---|---|
| 26-57 | FG | 28-56 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 11-27 | 3PT | 8-19 |
| 41 | Three Point % | 42 |
| 18-22 | FT | 11-13 |
| 82 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 26 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 20 |
| 14 | Assists | 14 |
| 10 | Steals | 8 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 14 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 19 | Fouls | 17 |
| 7 | Largest Lead | 9 |
Game Information
Venue: Frost Arena
Location: Brookings, SD
Attendance: 2,617 | Capacity:
Location: Brookings, SD
Attendance: 2,617 | Capacity:
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 |
2025-26 Summit League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |


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