Akron Zips Dominate UMass Minutemen in 85-79 Victory

Akron covers the -13.5 spread in convincing fashion at home

Feb. 13, 2026 at 11:39am

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The Akron Zips defeated the UMass Minutemen by a score of 85-79 in their latest college basketball matchup. Akron was able to cover the -13.5 point spread, continuing their strong home record and ability to win big at home.

Why it matters

This game highlights Akron's dominance at home, where they have covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games. UMass, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, losing their previous game against Coastal Carolina. The outcome of this game could have implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

Akron led for the majority of the game, building a comfortable lead that they were able to maintain throughout. The Zips' offense was firing on all cylinders, with the team scoring an average of 160.10 points per game in their previous 10 contests. UMass put up a fight, but ultimately couldn't overcome Akron's strong performance at home.

  • Akron won the previous matchup between these two teams 85-79.
  • UMass lost their last game on the road against Coastal Carolina 94-91 in overtime.
  • Akron lost their last game on the road against Troy 79-69.

The players

Akron Zips

The Akron Zips are the college basketball team representing the University of Akron. They compete in the Mid-American Conference and have a strong home record, covering the spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

UMass Minutemen

The UMass Minutemen are the college basketball team representing the University of Massachusetts. They have struggled on the road this season, losing their previous game against Coastal Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“We must take care of business at home if we want to make a push for the postseason.”

— Akron Head Coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game highlights the importance of home-court advantage in college basketball, as Akron was able to dominate UMass at home. It also raises questions about UMass's ability to win on the road, which could impact their postseason chances if the trend continues.