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) | 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 |
2025-26 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |