The University of Akron men’s basketball team seeks to maintain its hot streak Saturday in the MAC-SBC Challenge against South Alabama at Rhodes Arena.
UA has won 10 consecutive games, all in the Mid-American Conference. The Zips (17-5, 10-0 in the MAC) are among five teams in the nation without a conference loss this season. South Alabama (16-8, 8-4 in the Sun Belt Conference) leads its all-time series versus Akron 2-0, with wins in 1980 and 1981.
Tipoff occurred at 2:03 p.m. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
Akron leads South Alabama 11-7 with 15:21 left in the first half
The Zips led 11-7 with 15:21 left in the first half during an Akron timeout.
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UA coach John Groce called the timeout because guard Seth Wilson had dived on the floor to grab a loose ball. The hustle fired up Groce, who walked onto the court and encouraged Wilson.
Wilson made his first two 3-pointers of the game to fuel Akron’s hot start.
Here is some pregame information:
What is the history between Akron and South Alabama in men’s basketball?
This will be the third meeting between the two programs.
Akron hosted South Alabama on Dec. 18, 1980, when the Zips fell 52-29. UA lost its other game in the series 66-55 on Jan. 11, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama.
Zips coach John Groce has never faced South Alabama.
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UA’s 10 wins in a row to begin MAC play is Akron’s best start during the Groce era.
The 2012-13 Zips coached by Keith Dambrot began MAC play with 13 consecutive wins. The same team finished the season 26-7, 14-2 and lost to VCU in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64.
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Zips basketball broadcast information. How can I watch on TV, listen on radio or stream the Akron, South Alabama game?
The Akron-South Alabama game can be watched on ESPN+, with Michael Reghi serving as the play-by-play announcer and Jeff Phelps the analyst. It can be heard on local radio via WHLO (640-AM), with Dave Skoczen doing play by play and Joe Dunn analyzing.
Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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