Don Haskins Basketball Invitational
Yale defeats Akron 74-58
EL PASO, Texas -- — Nick Townsend scored 18 points as Yale beat Akron 74-58 on Friday night at the Sun Bowl Invitational.
Townsend also had 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-5). Casey Simmons added 17 points while going 7 of 10 from the field and also had 13 rebounds and three blocks. Bez Mbeng and Trevor Mullin both finished with 11 points.
The Zips (6-4) were led by Tavari Johnson, who recorded 23 points. Shammah Scott added 10 points for Akron. Sharron Young also recorded eight points.
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Game Information
Don Haskins Center
7:00 PM, December 20, 2024
El Paso, TX
- Referees:
- Trent Lovewell
- Wilson Holland
- Jacob Hirz
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Akron | 5-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Ohio | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Kent State | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Ball State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Buffalo | 1-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-5 | 5 | 4-13 |
2024-25 Ivy League Standings
Men's College Basketball News
