Akron 73, at Miami (Ohio) 76

OXFORD, Ohio (Interstat) — In a tense Mid-American Conference clash that came down to the final seconds, the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks preserved their perfect season, edging the Akron Zips 76-73 on Saturday afternoon at a packed Millett Hall. The victory, witnessed by 4,111 fans, extended Miami’s remarkable start to 15-0 overall. Akron, which led for much of the contest, fell to 9-4. The game’s defining sequence unfolded in the final 21 seconds with Miami clinging to a 72-71 lead. Akron’s Amani Lyles was called for a foul on Miami’s Peter Suder, sending the Redhawks’ point guard to the line. Suder… Read more...