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The Akron Zips (15-4, 7-0 MAC) will be going for their fifth consecutive road win when they face the Miami (OH) Redhawks (9-10, 3-4 MAC) on Saturday afternoon. The game will be played at Millett Hall and it is scheduled to begin at 1 PM. ET.
The Zips are coming off a 67-58 win over Ohio as 7.5-point favorites. The Redhawks are coming off a 71-55 loss to Central Michigan as 1.5-point favorites.
Akron is 8-2 in its last 10 games against Miami (OH).
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The Zips have been on a roll since conference play began and they’ve won seven straight games. They have a one-game lead over Toledo in the MAC standings and will try to increase their conference lead with a win over the Redhawks, which will give them their eighth win in a row and ninth straight win over Miami (OH).
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— Akron Zips MBB (@ZipsMBB) January 24, 2024
Akron is averaging 73.7 points per game. They scored 67 points in their last game, making 41.9 percent of their field goals and 44.4 percent of their three-pointers.
Enrique Freeman led the Zips with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Shammah Scott finished with 10 points and five rebounds, while Greg Tribble added 10 points and two rebounds.
Akron has played well defensively, giving up 67.3 points per game. They gave up 58 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.