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Akron defeats Ball State 78-65
Amani Lyles scores 26 points in the win
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Akron defeated Ball State 78-65 in a college basketball game on Friday. Amani Lyles led the way for Akron, scoring 26 points in the victory.
Why it matters
This was an important Mid-American Conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their conference standings and tournament positioning.
The details
Akron was led by Amani Lyles, who scored a game-high 26 points to power the Zips to the 13-point win over Ball State. The victory moves Akron to 15-10 overall and 8-6 in MAC play.
- The game was played on Friday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Amani Lyles
The leading scorer for Akron, pouring in 26 points in the win.
Akron
The college basketball team that defeated Ball State 78-65.
Ball State
The college basketball team that lost to Akron 78-65.
The takeaway
Akron's victory over Ball State was an important conference win that keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the MAC standings as the season heads towards the conference tournament.
