Akron defeats Lamar 79-72
Alexis Marmolejos gets the hoop and the harm
Alexis Marmolejos gets the hoop and the harm
AKRON, Ohio -- — Tavari Johnson's 17 points helped Akron defeat Lamar 79-72 on Friday night.
Johnson shot 6 of 12 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line for the Zips (2-2). Amani Lyles scored 14 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 6 from the line and added 11 rebounds. Isaiah Gray shot 4 of 9 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 10 points.
The Cardinals (1-3) were led in scoring by Ja'Sean Jackson, who finished with 16 points. Alexis Marmolejos added 15 points for Lamar. Adam Hamilton also put up 11 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.
------
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Andy O'Brien
- Anthony Burris
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Incarnate Word | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
McNeese | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Houston Christian | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
SE Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
New Orleans | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Nicholls | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Northwestern State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Lamar | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
East Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
Kent State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |