Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

Ohio is 10-7 overall and 4-1 in the MAC. Akron, Ohio and Miami of Ohio (12-4, 4-0) entered Friday tied atop the MAC standings. Here is how the game between Akron and Ohio unfolded through our updates: Isaiah Gray,

MACtion on the hardwood as we continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ohio-Akron prediction and pick.

Toledo took an early 12-4 lead against Akron and kept their lead between six and 10 points through much of the half. A Scott 3-pointer completed a rally and got the Zips as close as 29-28 with 4:38 left in the half, but the Rockets outscored them 13-2 the rest of the way. The Zips trailed 42-30 at halftime, their biggest deficit of the game.