Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws.

Akron plays the Ball State Cardinals after Shelbee Brown scored 20 points in the Zips' 75-55 loss to the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Check out how Isaiah Gray, Amani Lyles and Nate Johnson led the University of Akron to a win over Ohio in a MAC men's ...

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Isaiah Gray's 22 points helped Akron defeat Ohio 92-80 on Friday night.