- Matchup: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Akron Zips
- Scheduled Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-5) are set to visit James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday as they face off against the Akron Zips (8-3).
In their previous game, the Eastern Michigan Eagles were defeated by IPFW with a score of 80-65. The Eagles registered a shooting percentage of 50.0% (25 out of 50) and successfully made 8 out of 22 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 7 of 15 attempts, yielding a percentage of 46.7%. On the boards, they collected a total of 22 rebounds, securing 3 offensive boards. Additionally, the Eagles recorded 14 assists and forced 7 turnovers while recording 1 steal. Defensively, they allowed IPFW to shoot 50.0% from the field, making 28 of 56 attempts. IPFW assisted 11 baskets and secured 7 steals during the game, while grabbing a total of 33 rebounds (6 offensive, 27 defensive) without recording any blocks. They finished the match shooting 82.6% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 23 attempts, and converted 5 of 14 three-point attempts. The Eagles tallied 18 personal fouls, while IPFW was assessed 19 fouls.
Addison Patterson was a standout player in this matchup, contributing 13 points on 6 of 9 shooting. He played for 25 minutes and collected 2 rebounds but did not record any assists.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles approach this game with a season record of 6-5. They average 12.5 turnovers per game and commit approximately 16.8 fouls. As a team, they secure 36.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 156 assists this season, ranking 189th in Division 1 for assists. The Eagles shoot 33.8% from three-point range (69 made out of 204) and 72.2% from the free-throw line. They average 71.9 points per game, placing them 298th in Division 1 while shooting 44.6% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Eagles force 12.7 turnovers per game while averaging 17.0 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.0% from beyond the arc and rank 123rd nationally in points allowed per game (70.9). The Eagles’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 43.4% (282 out of 650) and concedes 34.9 rebounds per game collectively. They are 171st in allowing assists with 141 given up so far this season.
In their last matchup, the Akron Zips suffered a defeat against Murray State, finishing 115-100. Akron allowed Murray State to secure 37 rebounds (14 offensive). They shot 56.3% from three-point range, nailing 18 of 32 attempts, and hit 17 of 25 free throws (68.0%). The Zips allowed Murray State to convert 40 of 69 field-goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 58.0%. By the end of the game, Akron shot 37 out of 76 from the field, achieving a percentage of 48.7%. In three-point shooting, Akron connected on 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%) and scored 19 of their free-throw attempts, achieving a rate of 76.0%. Murray State committed 26 personal fouls, sending the Zips to the free-throw line for 25 attempts. The Zips turned the ball over 7 times and recorded 6 steals, while collecting 29 rebounds (18 defensive, 11 offensive).
Tavari Johnson played a pivotal role for the Zips in this game, scoring 28 points with 2 assists in his 30 minutes on the court. He shot 66.7% (12 of 18) and secured 1 rebound.
The Akron Zips hold a season record of 8-3 thus far. Offensively, they are shooting an impressive 52.0% from the field, ranking 10th nationwide. Akron has accumulated 1,054 points this season (averaging 95.8 points per game) and grabs 38.4 rebounds per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 20.8 per game, the 4th best in Division 1, while averaging 10.2 turnovers per game. The Zips also incur 16.2 fouls per game and shoot 74.0% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Akron allows shots from downtown at a rate of 35.0% (113 of 323) and opponents convert 73.6% of their free-throw attempts. The Zips give up 15.2 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 291st and 141st in Division 1, respectively. They are positioned 288th in Division 1 for points-per-game allowed, averaging 78.5. Akron is adept at forcing 14.4 turnovers per game and has allowed opponents to shoot 43.2% from the field (ranking 174th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Akron
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