AKRON, Ohio (AP) Nate Johnson had 28 points in Akron's 85-78 win against Toledo on Tuesday night. Johnson added nine rebounds and four steals for the Zips (11-5, 4-0 Mid-American Conference).

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Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -3.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron's 85-78 win over the Toledo Rockets. The Zips are 8-0 in home games.

BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron's 85-78 victory over the Toledo Rockets. The Zips have gone 8-0 at home. Akron is third in the MAC with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by James Okonkwo averaging 3.3.

Nate Johnson had 28 points in Akron's 85-78 win against Toledo on Tuesday night. Johnson added nine rebounds and four steals for the Zips (11-5, 4-0 Mid-American Conference). Amani Lyles scored 16 points and added five rebounds.

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Nate Johnson had 28 points in Akron’s 85-78 win against Toledo on Tuesday night. Johnson added nine rebounds and four steals for the Zips (11-5, 4-0 Mid-American Conference).

The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Northwest State Community College and Terra State Community College all received grants.

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Ohio (10-7, 4-1 Mid-American Conference) came into the Rubber City on a six-game winning streak, one of three undefeated teams in MAC play. Akron (12-5, 5-0 MAC), now one of the two remaining undefeated teams, was the one to snap Ohio's streak with a decisive 92-80 victory.