The University of Akron men’s basketball team hosts the University at Buffalo on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in its 15th Mid-American Conference game this season.
The Zips are the reigning MAC regular-season and MAC Tournament champs, and reached the NCAA Tournament last season.
Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Return throughout the night for live updates from Rhodes Arena.
Shammah Scott swishes a 3-point shot at the buzzer to give Akron a 39-35 lead over Buffalo at halftime
Shammah Scott swishes a 3-point shot at the buzzer to give Akron a 39-35 lead over Buffalo at halftime.
Prior to Scott’s 3, Akron made 6 of 6 free throws in the final three minutes with Eric Mahaffey making 4 of 4 and Sharron Young making 2 of 2. Buffalo was 4 of 4 from the free throw line in the final three minutes with Tim Oboh and Daniel Freitag each making 2 of 2 from the line.
Tavari Johnson has 10 points for Akron, Scott has seven points and brothers Eric Mahaffey and Evan Mahaffey have six points apiece.
Buffalo’s Ryan Sabol has 16 points and Angelo Brizzi has eight points.
Buffalo leads Akron 31-30 with 3:39 to go in the first half
Buffalo leads Akron 31-30 with 3:39 to go in the first half.
The Zips and Bulls traded buckets and the lead a moment ago. Tavari Johnson made a 3-pointer to give Akron a 30-29 lead. Kyle Jones countered with a layup to give Buffalo the 31-30 lead.
Buffalo leads Akron 29-27 with 7:07 to go in the first half
Buffalo leads Akron 29-27 with 7:07 to go in the first half.
Buffalo’s Ryan Sabol has 16 points. He has made 4 of 5 shots from beyond the 3-point arc and 4 of 4 free throws.
Sabol made a 3-pointer to give Buffalo a 23-21 lead with 9:0 on the clock and a four-point play (3 and free throw) to give the Bulls a 26-23 lead with 8:43 on the clock.
Angelo Brizzi has eight points for the Bulls.
Tavari Johnson has seven poinst for Akron and Evan Mahaffey is at six points.
Buffalo leads Akron 20-17 with 10:36 to go in the first half
Buffalo leads Akron 20-17 with 10:36 to go in the first half. The Bulls largest lead was 20-13.
Buffalo’s Ryan Sabol is giving Akron fits and has nine points (two 3-pointers and three free throws). Angelo Brizzi has six points for the Bulls.
Tavari Johnson is at five points for Akron. The Zips have received scoring from seven players.
Akron leads Buffalo 11-8 with 15:42 remaining in the first half
Akron leads Buffalo 11-8 with 15:42 remaining in the first half.
Akron’s starting five has accounted for all of the points. Tavari Johnson made three free throws for three points. Zach Halligan, Evan Mahaffey, Bowen Hardman and Amani Lyles have two points apiece.
Ryan Sabol leads Buffalo with six points (a 3-pointer and three free throws). Angelo Brizzi has two points.
Here is some pregame information:
What is Akron’s record in men’s basketball this season?
Akron (22-5, 13-1) enters Tuesday second in the MAC behind Miami (27-0, 14-0). The RedHawks are at Eastern Michigan (10-18, 4-11) in a game at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Buffalo (16-11, 6-8) is seventh in the MAC standings.
Akron men’s basketball projected starters vs. Buffalo
Series history between Akron and Buffalo men’s basketball teams
Akron leads the series againt Buffalo 45-33. The Zips are 28-8 at home against the Bulls.
Akron has won 10 games in a row in the series, including an 82-63 win at Buffalo on Jan. 20, 2026.
Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Michael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal.
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