The University of Akron Athletics
Ivey Earns MAC East Player of the Week
January 29 | Men's Basketball
Follow Akron Basketball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram | Follow Coach Groce on Twitter
Cleveland, Ohio – Junior guard Jimond Ivey (Cleveland, Ohio) earned Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week accolades after leading the Akron men's basketball team with two great performances, including a historic 48-point effort, the league announced Monday.
Over the two-game span, Ivey averaged 32.5 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field (21-of-38) and 61.1 percent from long distance (11-of-18). In 79 minutes of action, he went 12-of-14 from the free throw line while adding 7.0 rebounds (14), 3.0 assists (6), 1.5 steals (3) per game.
Ivey broke several records in a 111-106 double-overtime loss to Ball State at Worthen Arena. Ivey scored 48 points to set Akron's all-time single-game scoring record which stood for 35 years. He also set the Worthen Arena records for most points and most 3-pointers in a game while tying the arena record for made field goals.
Ivey was magnificent on both ends of the floor against the Cardinals, shooting 65.2 percent (15-of-23) from the field that included a 75 percent effort (9-of-12) from downtown. Ivey scored 34 points in regulation and registered seven points in each of the 5-minute overtime periods. He was 9-of-10 from the charity stripe and added eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a blocked shot in 49 minutes of work.
The Zips opened the week at home with a 71-68 win over Ohio as Ivey led the scoring efforts with 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the floor and 2-of-6 from deep. He added a 3-of-4 performance from the charity stripe while grabbing six rebounds, dishing out four assists, and recording a steal.
Ivey became the all-time single-game scoring leader with a 48-point performance, breaking the old mark by Joe Jakubick set on Feb. 5, 1983 against Murray State.
In addition, Ivey's career-high performance broke the Worthen Arena's all-time scoring mark of 41 points previously held by Bonzi Wells (Ball State, 1996) and Earl Boykins (Eastern Michigan, 1998). Ivey's nine 3-pointers set an arena record and he tied the arena record for made field goals (15) set in 1992 by Xavier's Brian Grant.
The Zips are back on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 30, playing Mid-American Conference foe Miami in Oxford, Ohio. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Millett Hall. Fans can also follow the action on ESPN3, 1350-AM or GoZips.com.
Cleveland, Ohio – Junior guard Jimond Ivey (Cleveland, Ohio) earned Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week accolades after leading the Akron men's basketball team with two great performances, including a historic 48-point effort, the league announced Monday.
Over the two-game span, Ivey averaged 32.5 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field (21-of-38) and 61.1 percent from long distance (11-of-18). In 79 minutes of action, he went 12-of-14 from the free throw line while adding 7.0 rebounds (14), 3.0 assists (6), 1.5 steals (3) per game.
Ivey broke several records in a 111-106 double-overtime loss to Ball State at Worthen Arena. Ivey scored 48 points to set Akron's all-time single-game scoring record which stood for 35 years. He also set the Worthen Arena records for most points and most 3-pointers in a game while tying the arena record for made field goals.
Ivey was magnificent on both ends of the floor against the Cardinals, shooting 65.2 percent (15-of-23) from the field that included a 75 percent effort (9-of-12) from downtown. Ivey scored 34 points in regulation and registered seven points in each of the 5-minute overtime periods. He was 9-of-10 from the charity stripe and added eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a blocked shot in 49 minutes of work.
The Zips opened the week at home with a 71-68 win over Ohio as Ivey led the scoring efforts with 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the floor and 2-of-6 from deep. He added a 3-of-4 performance from the charity stripe while grabbing six rebounds, dishing out four assists, and recording a steal.
Ivey became the all-time single-game scoring leader with a 48-point performance, breaking the old mark by Joe Jakubick set on Feb. 5, 1983 against Murray State.
In addition, Ivey's career-high performance broke the Worthen Arena's all-time scoring mark of 41 points previously held by Bonzi Wells (Ball State, 1996) and Earl Boykins (Eastern Michigan, 1998). Ivey's nine 3-pointers set an arena record and he tied the arena record for made field goals (15) set in 1992 by Xavier's Brian Grant.
The Zips are back on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 30, playing Mid-American Conference foe Miami in Oxford, Ohio. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Millett Hall. Fans can also follow the action on ESPN3, 1350-AM or GoZips.com.
Players Mentioned
G
/ Men's Basketball2025-26 Zips Weekly with John Groce - Episode #13 - MAC Tournament Recap - 3.16.26
Monday, March 16
2025-26 Akron Zips Men's Basketball Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo - 3/14/26 - Coach Groce
Sunday, March 15
2025-26 Akron Zips Men's Basketball Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo - 3/14/26 - Athletes
Sunday, March 15
2025-26 Akron Zips Men's Basketball Post-Game Press Conference vs. Kent State - 3/6/26 - Coach
Saturday, March 14
