Johnson's 18 help Akron knock off Omaha 92-84
AKRON, Ohio -- — Nate Johnson had 18 points in Akron's 92-84 victory against Omaha on Saturday night.
Johnson added five assists for the Zips (3-2). Isaiah Gray scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line. Amani Lyles had 15 points and shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Marquel Sutton led the way for the Mavericks (2-5) with 26 points and six rebounds. Lance Waddles added 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Omaha. JJ White also had 16 points.
Akron led 40-36 at halftime, with Gray racking up 12 points. Tavari Johnson scored a team-high 12 points for Akron after intermission.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Greg Langsdorf
- Tim Stewart
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 13-3 | - | 22-13 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 1 | 24-10 |
| South Dakota State | 11-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| North Dakota State | 10-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| South Dakota | 9-7 | 4 | 19-14 |
| North Dakota | 5-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Denver | 5-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| Kansas City | 4-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Oral Roberts | 3-13 | 10 | 7-23 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 17-1 | - | 28-7 |
| Miami (OH) | 14-4 | 3 | 25-9 |
| Kent State | 11-7 | 6 | 24-12 |
| Toledo | 10-8 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Ohio | 10-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Bowling Green | 8-10 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 10 | 14-17 |
| Central Michigan | 7-11 | 10 | 14-17 |
| Buffalo | 4-14 | 13 | 9-22 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-16 | 15 | 6-25 |
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