Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

The University of Akron men's basketball team hosts Ohio in a MAC game Friday night. Follow along here for live score updates and more.

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Toledo took an early 12-4 lead against Akron and kept their lead between six and 10 points through much of the half. A Scott 3-pointer completed a rally and got the Zips as close as 29-28 with 4:38 left in the half, but the Rockets outscored them 13-2 the rest of the way. The Zips trailed 42-30 at halftime, their biggest deficit of the game.

The University of Akron men's basketball team hosted Toledo in a MAC game Tuesday night. Find out how the Zips prevailed after trailing by 12 at half.