Akron Zips vs Iona Gaels
Eric Mahaffey scores 20 as Akron beats Iona 96-75 at Paradise Jam
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands -- — Eric Mahaffey scored 20 points and Akron beat Iona 96-75 at the Paradise Jam on Friday.
Mahaffey also added eight rebounds for the Zips (4-1). Tavari Johnson scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Evan Mahaffey had 16 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field and 6 of 11 from the free-throw line.
Kosy Akametu led the Gaels (4-1) with 16 points and seven rebounds. CJ Anthony added 13 points and six assists and Keshawn Williams scored 12.
Akron took the lead for good with 17:53 left in the first half. The score was 47-33 at halftime, with Johnson racking up 14 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Jarman
- Nick Agress
- Gregory Deverson
2025-26 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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