James Madison Dukes @ Akron Zips
Akron takes down James Madison 85-71
AKRON, Ohio -- — Amani Lyles scored 22 points as Akron beat James Madison 85-71 on Monday.
Lyles added eight rebounds and four blocks for the Zips. Shammah Scott shot 6 for 13, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to add 17 points. Tavari Johnson shot 4 of 9 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points.
Justin McBride led the way for the Dukes with 14 points. Cliff Davis added 14 points and two steals for James Madison. Paul Lewis also had 12 points and five assists.
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Game Information
James A. Rhodes Arena
7:00 PM, November 3, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Akron, OH
Attendance: 2,461
- Referees:
- Ben Syroka
- Tony Meeks
- Michael Griffith
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |

