MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Tavari Johnson scored 17 points to lead Akron to a 77-64 men’s basketball victory over Central Michigan on Tuesday night at McGuirk Arena. The Zips led 39-33 at halftime and maintained a steady advantage throughout the second half. Bowen Hardman added 15 points for Akron, while Amani Lyles contributed 13. Logan McIntire led the Chippewas with 15 points, and Tamario Adley scored 14. Akron improved to 23-5 overall, while Central Michigan fell to 10-20. An announced crowd of 1,901 attended the Mid-American Conference game.