AKRON, Ohio (Interstat) — Akron used a potent offensive performance to defeat Bucknell 97-77 in nonconference men’s basketball Wednesday night at James A. Rhodes Arena. The Zips (7-2) shot 56.5% from the floor and built a 49-36 halftime lead that was never threatened.

Tavari Johnson scored 23 points and Amani Lyles added 24 for Akron, which scored 40 points in the paint. Quin Berger led Bucknell (2-8) with 18 points. The Bison shot just 40.8% overall but hit 14 3-pointers to stay within range before Akron pulled away. Attendance was 1,508.