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Akron men's basketball score, recap. Zips win thriller vs. Tulane
The University of Akron men's basketball team prevailed during Dustin Ford's debut as Zips head coach and in his first home game at the helm of UA. After those initial steps were completed, Akron passed its next test in dramatic fashion, defeating Tulane 65-63 on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Rhodes Arena. Zips sports column: Dustin Ford's path to helm of Akron basketball provides perspective | Opinion Tipoff for Akron (3-0) versus Tulane (2-2) occurred at 12:02 p.m. Here is how the nonconference game unfolded through our updates: Akron defeats Tulane 65-63 Akron extended its home winning streak to 33 games by hanging on against Tulane. Tulane guard KJ Greene drove for a layup in the waning moments, but his attempt to tie the score missed, and Akron guard Ty Pence secured the rebound after the ball had been tipped. Wing Evan Mahaffey drove for the game-winning layup, giving UA a 65-63 lead with 55.5 seconds left. Pence led Akron with 17 points, followed by point guard Tahj Staveskie and backup forward Buddy Hammer Jr. with 11 points apiece. Mahaffey added 10 points. Forward Halil "Chabi" Barre had 10 rebounds and five points. The Zips won the rebounding battle 46-35. Zips
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East Ascension polls past Chalmette to advance in Division I non-select playoffs
The East Ascension Spartans were dominant from the opening kickoff, building a 21-0 lead after the first quarter and scoring touchdowns on each of their first four possessions to take a 35-7 advantage into halftime. The fast start paved the way for a 42-21 opening-round victory in the LHSAA Division...
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Tulane visits Akron for first road test of season
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University men’s basketball (2-1) hits the road for the first time this season as it aims to pick up its second consecutive win when it battles Akron (2-0) on Saturday. The Green Wave has earned the victory in its first true road games in each of the past two seasons.