- Matchup: Akron Zips vs Miami RedHawks
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Millett Hall, Oxford, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Millett Hall will host the clash where the undefeated Miami RedHawks (14-0) aim to take down the Akron Zips (10-3) this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Akron Zips faced off against Concord University and secured a commanding 115-64 victory. The Zips committed 9 personal fouls, while their opponents had 12. From beyond the arc, Akron scored 14 of 38 attempts, while Concord made 6 of their 8 free throws, finishing at 75.0%. On the boards, Concord University collected 25 rebounds (8 offensive and 17 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They also recorded 16 assists and 4 steals. Defensively, the Zips allowed the opposition to shoot 33.3% (22 of 66). Akron recorded 23 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and made 14 steals. They totaled 39 rebounds, with 8 being offensive, and converted 13 of 15 free throw attempts for an impressive 86.7%. The Zips achieved a field goal percentage of 63.9%, hitting 46 of 72 attempts, and drained 10 out of 26 three-pointers.
Tavari Johnson stood out with a stellar performance, scoring 28 points on 11 of 20 shooting in 25 minutes, alongside 3 rebounds and 6 assists.
Entering this contest, Akron boasts a record of 10-3. They lead the nation with an average of 97.1 points per game and maintain a shooting percentage of 53.2%. The team is hitting 38.6% of their three-point attempts (140 of 363) and 75.4% from the free throw line. Collectively, the Zips are averaging 39.0 rebounds per game, with a total of 274 assists this season, ranking them 10th nationwide in assists. They turn the ball over just 9.8 times per game while averaging 15.6 personal fouls.
On the defensive side, Akron forces an average of 14.5 turnovers per game while committing 15.7 personal fouls. They allow 34.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 268th nationally in points allowed per game (76.8). Opponents are shooting 42.1% from the field (351 of 833), and Akron yields 33.8 rebounds per game, placing them 237th in assists allowed with a total of 190 this season.
In their last outing, the Miami RedHawks secured a victory against Bowling Green with a score of 93-83. Miami allowed Bowling Green to grab 22 total rebounds (8 offensive) and finished the game with a three-point shooting rate of just 22.7% (5 of 22). They had a solid free throw performance, going 16 of 23 (69.6%). Bowling Green converted 31 of 63 shots from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 49.2% for the game. Miami’s shooting was efficient, finishing 30 for 55 from the field (54.5%) and hitting 11 of 23 three-pointers (47.8%), along with a remarkable 91.7% conversion from free throws (22 of 24). Bowling Green committed 20 fouls, sending the RedHawks to the charity stripe 24 times, while Miami forced them into 15 turnovers and recorded 6 steals, compiling 32 total rebounds (25 defensive, 7 offensive).
Brant Byers was pivotal for Miami, scoring 17 points in 36 minutes without any assists. He shot 6 of 11, achieving a field goal percentage of 54.5% and grabbed 6 rebounds.
So far this season, Miami holds a flawless 14-0 record. They are averaging 16.1 personal fouls per game and successfully shooting 77.8% from the free throw line. The RedHawks distribute assists 18.1 times a game (38th in Division 1) and average 11.0 turnovers. The team has netted 1,329 points this season (94.9 per game) and averages 36.7 rebounds per game. On offense, Miami is shooting 54.6% from the field, leading the nation.
Defensively, Miami ranks 154th in points allowed per game (71.9) and forces an average of 13.7 turnovers. Opponents are shooting 41.6% against them (ranking 93rd in college basketball), with the RedHawks allowing 31.0% shooting from three-point range (104 of 336) and an opponent free throw percentage of 74.4%. They relinquish 12.5 assists and 31.1 rebounds per game, placing them 116th and 48th in Division 1, respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Miami
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