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Seven Zips Score in Double Figures; Akron Rolls Past Milwaukee, 105-81
November 29 | Men's Basketball
AKRON, Ohio -The Akron men's basketball team saw seven players scored in double figures while shooting 65 percent from the field in a 105-81 victory over Milwaukee at James A. Rhodes Arena Saturday night.
Amani Lyles and Tavari Johnson both recorded new career-highs against the Panthers. Lyles set a new career-high in scoring (25) while Johnson set a new career-high in assists (11)
The Zips (6-2) were led on offense by Lyles, who had 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Evan Mahaffey added 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals and Shammah Scott chipped in as well with 14 points. Johnson recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 assists. Eric Mahaffey, Sharron Young and Chabi Barre all scored in double figures as well.
Johnson recorded a double-double in points and assists for the second straight season, as he hit the mark at Eastern Michigan last season when he had a 10 point, 10 assist night against the Eagles.
Akron also recorded it's 20th consecutive win at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Akron out-rebounded Milwaukee 38-37 in Saturday's game, paced by Lyles' nine boards.
The Akron defense held Milwaukee shooters to just 37.7 percent from the field.
How It Happened
After playing to a 7-7 tie, Akron went on a 7-0 run with 16:10 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Tavari Johnson, to take a 14-7 lead. The Zips then added six points to that lead by the end of the period and entered halftime with a 52-39 advantage. Akron did most of its first half damage in the paint, scoring 28 of its 52 points close to the basket.
Following intermission, Akron kept widening that lead, expanding it to 64-45 before going on an 8-0 run, finished off by Bowen Hardman's layup, to grow the lead to 72-45 with 14:05 to go in the contest. The Panthers narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Zips still cruised the rest of the way for the 105-81 win. Akron got a boost from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 19 of its 53 total points.
Game Notes
» Tavari Johnson notched a double-double for the Zips with 11 points and 11 assists.» The Zips made over half of their attempts from three point range, knocking down 12 of 23 shots.
» The Zips held the Panthers to only 37.7 percent shooting from the field.
» Akron never trailed in the second half on its way to victory.
» Akron tallied 24 total assists in the game.
» Tavari Johnson racked up 11 assists for Akron.
» Every Akron starter scored in double figures.
» Seven Akron players scored 10 or more points.
» Sharron Young and Halil Barre came off the bench to score 11 and 10 points, respectively.
» Akron shot 65 percent from the field to economically reach their 105 point total.
» Akron had a 38-37 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Akron defense forced 13 turnovers.
» The Zips were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, recording six blocks as a team.
» Amani Lyles led the Zips with a game-high 25 points.
» Akron got a game-high nine rebounds from Amani Lyles.
What's Next?
Akron returns to the JAR to host Bucknell on Wednesday, December 3 for a 7 p.m. start.
