US EditionScott’s Deep 3-Point Bomb Sends Akron Past Toledo, 79-76 for 3rd Straight MAC Crown
Akron overcame a 12-point halftime deficit with a 15-0 run and defensive traps to win their third consecutive Mid-American Conference title and secure an NCAA Tournament berth.
- On Saturday, reserve Shammah Scott hit a game-winning 3-pointer with six seconds left to give the Akron Zips a 79-76 victory over the Toledo Rockets at Rocket Arena, securing the program's third consecutive Mid-American Conference championship.
- Trailing by 12 points at halftime, Akron shifted to a 1-3-1 defensive zone that forced eight second-half turnovers, helping the Zips outscore the Rockets 21-6 during a critical run.
- Big man Amani Lyles anchored the comeback with 15 points and 16 rebounds, while Tavari Johnson and Bowen Hardman added 15 and 12 points respectively; the team shot 58.3% in the second half.
- With a 29-5 record, the Zips now await Sunday's NCAA Tournament opponent announcement as Coach John Groce praised his players' resilience and high standards.
- This title marks the first time a MAC program has achieved three consecutive championships, positioning the conference to potentially earn two bids to March Madness this season.
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Akron men’s basketball reminds everyone who runs the MAC with record three straight conference tournament titles
The best story doesn’t always mean the best team. Miami (Ohio) took the college basketball world by storm with its undefeated regular season. The RedHawks could be on their way to an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament, but it’s clear the Mid-American Conference still belongs to Akron. The Zips became the first team ever […]
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Scott's deep 3-point bomb sends Akron past Toledo, 79-76 for 3rd straight MAC crown
Reserve Shammah Scott scored 12 points and his 25-foot, 3-point basket with six seconds left helped Akron to a 79-76 win over Toledo in the Mid-American Conference title game.
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The Cumberland Times-NewsAkron 79, Toledo 76
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Akron Captures Third Consecutive MAC Tournament Title with 79-76 Victory Past Toledo
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A game-winning three pointer from redshirt senior Shammah Scott (Cleveland, Ohio) with 6.4 seconds left on the clock propelled the University of Akron men's basketball team to Mid-American Conference history with its third consecutive league tournament title on the strength of a come-from-behind 79-76 victory over Toledo on Saturday (March 14) at Rocket Arena.
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