"The Akron Zips (19-5, 10-1 MAC) will host the UMass Minutemen (15-10, 6-6 MAC) after winning seven straight home games. In its previous game, Akron lost to Troy on Saturday, 79-69. Its leading scorer was Tavari Johnson with 26 points. UMass lost its most recent game to Coastal Carolina, 94-91 in OT, on Saturday. K'Jei Parker led the way with 31 points, and also had six boards and zero assists."
"This matchup between the Zips and Minutemen will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026. Expect to see the opening tip at 9 p.m. ET. Where to Watch Akron vs. UMass The Zips and Minutemen will hit the floor at James A. Rhodes Arena for this matchup on Feb. 13, and if you'd like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats! What channel is the game on? You can catch this game live on CBS Sports Network."
"Akron has a +367 scoring differential, topping opponents by 15.3 points per game. It is putting up 89.5 points per game to rank ninth in college basketball and is giving up 74.2 per outing to rank 199th in college basketball. The 89.5 points the Zips average are 13.7 more than the Minutemen give up. Akron makes 10.9 three-pointers per game (14th in college basketball), 1.7 more than its opponents (9.2). It is shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc (32nd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.1%."
Akron (19-5, 10-1 MAC) hosts UMass (15-10, 6-6 MAC) on Friday, February 13, 2026, with tipoff at 9 p.m. ET at James A. Rhodes Arena and live coverage on CBS Sports Network. Akron has won seven straight home games but lost its most recent contest to Troy, 79-69, with Tavari Johnson scoring 26 points. UMass fell to Coastal Carolina 94-91 in overtime, led by K'Jei Parker's 31 points and six rebounds. Akron averages 89.5 points per game, ranks ninth nationally in scoring, and relies heavily on three-point shooting and a strong home offensive output.
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