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Akron Zips Reach 20 Wins for 5th Straight Season
18 Feb
Summary
- Akron Zips achieved over 20 wins for the fifth consecutive season.
- The team secured a decisive 90-73 victory against Western Michigan.
- Akron maintains second place in the Mid-American Conference standings.

The University of Akron men's basketball team has once again achieved over 20 wins, marking the fifth consecutive season for this accomplishment. This milestone was secured following a decisive 90-73 victory against host Western Michigan on Tuesday, February 17th. Senior Tavari Johnson was a standout performer, contributing 17 points and six assists.
The Zips' win propels them to a 21-5 overall record and a 12-1 record in Mid-American Conference play. They remain in second place in the conference standings, closely behind the undefeated Miami RedHawks. Coach John Groce has now guided the Zips to over 20 wins in six of his nine seasons.
Akron demonstrated a dominant performance, shooting 50% from the field and outrebounding Western Michigan significantly. Other notable contributors included Evan Mahaffey with 14 points and Shammah Scott with 14 points. The team's strong showing underscores their consistent success in the conference.



