Akron Zips defeat Buffalo Bulls 99-85

Tavari Johnson scores 23 points to lead Akron to victory

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:04am

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The Akron Zips defeated the Buffalo Bulls 99-85 in a college basketball game on Tuesday. Akron was led by Tavari Johnson's 23 points, improving their record to 23-5 on the season. Buffalo dropped to 16-12 with the loss.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams with winning records, as Akron looks to solidify their position in the standings and Buffalo tries to improve their postseason chances.

The details

Akron's Tavari Johnson had a standout performance, scoring 23 points to lead his team to victory over Buffalo. The Zips shot well as a team, outscoring the Bulls 99-85 to pick up another win in their successful season.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Tavari Johnson

A key player for the Akron Zips who scored 23 points in the win over Buffalo.

Akron Zips

The college basketball team from Akron, Ohio that defeated Buffalo 99-85.

Buffalo Bulls

The college basketball team from Buffalo, New York that lost to Akron 99-85.

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The takeaway

Akron continues to have a strong season, while Buffalo will need to regroup and try to improve their record as they push for a postseason berth.