Akron Zips at UNLV Rebels
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Rodriguez scores 13 as UNLV downs Akron 72-70
Akron's Mikal Dawson missed a 3-pointer with four seconds left for the chance to win it.
Rodriguez added six rebounds for the Rebels (3-3). Kalib Boone added 12 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field, and he also had seven rebounds, three steals, and four blocks. Dedan Thomas Jr. shot 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Enrique Freeman finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for Akron (4-3). Sammy Hunter added 15 points for Akron. Dawson scored 14..
Akron hosts Bradley on Dec. 5.
UNLV travels to Dayton on Dec. 6.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 70 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Dedan Thomas Jr. Defensive Rebound. | 70 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Enrique Freeman Defensive Rebound. | 70 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Dedan Thomas Jr. missed Free Throw. | 70 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Foul on Sammy Hunter. | 70 - 72 |
Statistics
 AKR |
 UNLV |
|
|---|---|---|
| 25-54 | FG | 30-62 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 8-18 | 3PT | 9-20 |
| 44 | Three Point % | 45 |
| 12-12 | FT | 3-6 |
| 100 | Free Throw % | 50 |
| 32 | Rebounds | 25 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 19 | Assists | 20 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 6 | Blocks | 7 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 32 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 16 |
Game Information
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Attendance: 4,702 | Capacity:
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Attendance: 4,702 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
2025-26 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |