Akron Zips at Arkansas State Red Wolves
· MAC-SBC Challenge
Pinion's 16 lead Arkansas State over Akron 80-75 in OT
Pinion shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Red Wolves (1-0). Derrian Ford scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Kobe Julien went 6 of 16 from the field (1 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
The Zips (0-1) were led by Sharron Young, who posted 15 points. Akron also got 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Josiah Harris. Nate Johnson had 11 points and three steals.
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Statistics
 AKR |
 ARST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28-79 | FG | 34-73 |
| 35 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 10-34 | 3PT | 9-30 |
| 29 | Three Point % | 30 |
| 9-13 | FT | 3-6 |
| 69 | Free Throw % | 50 |
| 49 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 19 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 19 | Assists | 14 |
| 9 | Steals | 8 |
| 3 | Blocks | 9 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 12 | Points Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 12 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 50 |
| 11 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 11 |
Game Information
Venue: First National Bank Arena
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 4,610 | Capacity:
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 4,610 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-0 | - | 24-0 |
| Akron | 10-1 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Kent State | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-7 |
| Toledo | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-12 |
| Ohio | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-12 |
| Bowling Green | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Massachusetts | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-10 |
| Buffalo | 5-7 | 6.5 | 15-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-8 | 8 | 8-15 |
| Ball State | 3-8 | 8 | 8-16 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 7-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-9 | 8.5 | 9-16 |
| Western Michigan | 2-9 | 9 | 8-16 |
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | 10-4 | - | 18-9 |
| Troy | 9-4 | 0.5 | 17-9 |
| Marshall | 8-4 | 1 | 16-9 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 1.5 | 17-7 |
| Texas State | 8-6 | 2 | 16-11 |
| Arkansas State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 16-10 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Louisiana | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Georgia State | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-7 | 3.5 | 14-12 |
| Southern Miss | 6-7 | 3.5 | 13-13 |
| James Madison | 4-8 | 5 | 12-13 |
| Old Dominion | 4-9 | 5.5 | 8-18 |
| UL Monroe | 1-12 | 8.5 | 4-22 |