Akron Zips at Northern Kentucky Norse
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Freeman has double-double, scores late dunk to lift Akron past Northern Kentucky 77-76
Freeman also grabbed 10 rebounds. It was his seventh double-double of the season. Sammy Hunter made five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points for the Zips (6-3). Nate Johnson and Ali scored 13 points apiece. Ali also had five assists.
Marques Warrick finished with 30 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Norse (5-5). Trey Robinson added 20 points and seven rebounds for Northern Kentucky. In addition, Sam Vinson had 10 points and four steals.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 77 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Enrique Freeman made Dunk. Assisted by Ali Ali. | 77 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:04 | 75 - 76 | |
| 2nd 0:04 | Trey Robinson made Layup. | 75 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Trey Robinson Offensive Rebound. | 75 - 74 |
Statistics
 AKR |
 NKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 32-55 | FG | 29-60 |
| 58 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 8-22 | 3PT | 4-15 |
| 36 | Three Point % | 27 |
| 5-9 | FT | 14-24 |
| 56 | Free Throw % | 58 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 18 | Assists | 12 |
| 3 | Steals | 9 |
| 1 | Blocks | 1 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 12 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 12 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 42 |
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Venue: Truist Arena
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Attendance: 4,163 | Capacity:
Location: Highland Heights, KY
Attendance: 4,163 | 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 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Milwaukee | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Robert Morris | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Youngstown State | 2-1 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-1 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Wright State | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Northern Kentucky | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-4 |
| Green Bay | 1-2 | 1.5 | 6-7 |
| Cleveland State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-9 |