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Ohio's Jason Preston goes in for a layup past Akron defense during their game on Jan. 25, 2020. (FILE)

Men's Basketball: Akron scouting report and how to watch

Ohio will travel to Akron on Tuesday for its second game of the season against the Zips and a chance to further solidify a first-round home game for the upcoming Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Bobcats have won five of their last seven games and will look to push their win streak to three games against the team with the best record in the MAC.

Game information

Opponent: Akron Zips (22-7, 12-4 MAC)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. 

Venue: James A. Rhode Arena

Watch: ESPN3

Listen: Ohio IMG Sports Network

Meet the opponent

Starters

1 Loren Christian Jackson (5-8, 150)

10 Deng Riak (6-10, 220)

20 Xeryius Williams (6-9, 215)

11 Channel Banks (6-4, 188)

5 Camron Reece (6-7, 228)

Individual Statistical Leaders:

Points: Jackson (20.2 points per games)
Rebonds: Williams (9.4 rebounds per games)
Assists: Jackson (4.8 assists per game)
Field goal percentage: Jackson (46.9%)
3-point percentage: Jackson (43.1%)
Free throw percentage: Williams (89.2%)

Team Statistical Profile:

Points Per Game: 75.7
Rebounds Per Game: 38.1
Assists Per Game: 13
Turnovers Per Game: 12.9
Field-goal Percentage: 44%
3-point Percentage: 36.2%
Free-throw Percentage: 76.4%

The series

Akron leads the all-time series, 43-40. The Bobcats last played the Zips on Jan. 25, when Akron defeated Ohio 88-86 in The Convo. Zips coach and former Bobcats coach John Groce is 3-2 against Ohio since becoming the Zips’ coach in 2017.

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