Akron men’s basketball score, live updates vs. Ohio | Zips meet Bobcats in MAC showdown

The University of Akron Zips and the Ohio Bobcats meet Friday night in a matchup between Mid-American Conference men’s basketball powers at Rhodes Arena.

Akron is 11-5 overall and 4-0 in the MAC. Ohio is 10-6 overall and 4-0 in the MAC.

Akron, Ohio and Miami of Ohio (12-4, 4-0) are tied atop the MAC standings.

Tipoff is at 6 p.m. Check back here for updates.

Here is some pregame information:

Who are the statistical leaders for the University of Akron men’s basketball team?

Junior guard Nate Johnson leads Akron in scoring (12.7 points per game) and junior guard Tavari Johnson is second on the team in points (11.8 a game).

Zips senior guard Isaiah Gray (9.7 points per game) and freshman guard Sharron Young (8.8 points per game) rank third and fourth in scoring for the Zips. Senior guard Shammah Scott is fifth at 8.7 points and senior forward James Okonkwo is fifth at 7.7 points. Okonkwo leads Akron at 8.2 rebounds per game.

What is the history between the University of Akron and Ohio University in men’s basketball?

Akron leads 49-44 in its all-time series with Ohio. Zips coach John Groce is 8-6 as Akron’s coach against Ohio, who he previously coached before moving to Illinois.

Last season, host Akron beat Ohio 67-58, lost 74-67 in Athens and then topped Ohio 65-62 in a MAC Tournament semifinal game in Cleveland.

Zips broadcast information. How can I watch on TV, listen on radio or stream the Akron, Ohio game?

The Akron-Ohio game can be watched on the CBS Sports Network and can be heard on local radio via WHLO (640-AM).

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron Zips men’s basketball score vs. Ohio live updates, highlights