Toledo men's basketball drops 3rd game in 4 outings, losing at Akron

Rockets squander 8-point halftime lead in 91-81 defeat to Zips

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The University of Toledo men's basketball team lost for the third time in four games, falling 91-81 at Akron in a Mid-American Conference contest. After leading 49-41 at halftime, Toledo was outscored 50-32 in the second half as Akron rallied to take the lead and pull away late.

Why it matters

Toledo's recent struggles have dropped them into a tie for fourth place in the MAC standings, making their upcoming home game against Ball State a crucial contest as they look to stay in the hunt for a conference tournament berth.

The details

Toledo led 49-41 at halftime, but Akron opened the second half with an 8-0 run to tie the game. The teams traded the lead a few times before Akron took control late, outscoring Toledo 16-8 in the final four minutes. Toledo shot well from 3-point range (11-20) but was outrebounded 37-25, including a 17-7 deficit on the offensive glass.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • Toledo hosts Ball State on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at noon.

The players

Sonny Wilson

Toledo's leading scorer with 22 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Leroy Blyden, Jr.

Scored 20 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for Toledo.

Tavari Johnson

Akron's leading scorer with 25 points and 7 assists.

Amani Lyles

Akron forward who had 19 points and 5 rebounds.

Eric Mahaffey

Akron guard who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds.

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What’s next

Toledo hosts Ball State at noon Saturday at Savage Arena, a crucial home game as they look to stay in the hunt for a MAC tournament berth.

The takeaway

Toledo's recent struggles, including Tuesday's loss at Akron, have dropped them into a tie for fourth place in the MAC standings. Their upcoming home game against Ball State is a crucial contest as they try to regain their footing and secure a spot in the conference tournament.