NCAAB · Final

Akron Zips Defeat Bowling Green Falcons 77-67

Friday, January 9, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Stroh Center

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Who won Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Akron Zips beat Bowling Green Falcons 77-67 at Stroh Center on January 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons?

Akron Zips were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive NCAAB matchup, the Akron Zips emerged victorious against the Bowling Green Falcons with a final score of 77-67. This game, held at the Stroh Center, showcased the Zips' ability to maintain their winning momentum, extending their recent form to a record of 7-3 over their last ten games. The Zips, now with an overall record of 12-4, demonstrated a strong offensive performance, averaging 94.4 points scored and allowing 78.1 points during this stretch.

Bowling Green, despite their home court advantage, fell to a 7-3 record over their last ten games as well, but their recent performance has been marred by a single loss, bringing their overall record to 11-6. The Falcons have averaged 91.1 points scored and 71.4 points allowed in their last ten games, showcasing their offensive capabilities but also revealing vulnerabilities on defense.

In the context of home and away performances, Bowling Green holds a home record of 3-2 while Akron boasts a solid away record of 2-1. This fixture was particularly significant as it marked the third meeting between the two teams in the past season, with Akron having won both previous encounters. The Zips defeated the Falcons 96-67 in their last matchup on March 13, 2025, and narrowly edged them out 71-68 earlier in the same season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, leaving the current health status of key players for both teams unclear. However, the absence of any notable injuries could have played a role in the outcome of the game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Akron favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 163.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Akron's ability to secure a win, reflected in their moneyline of -198, while Bowling Green was listed at +164.

The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, factors such as crowd support, court conditions, and player readiness can influence performance. Viewers were treated to a display of scoring prowess, particularly in the second half, where key plays included free throws from Shammah Scott and Javontae Campbell that helped seal the Zips' victory.

In the closing moments, Akron maintained their lead through effective free-throw shooting, with Campbell contributing significantly. The final score of 77-67 not only highlights Akron's strong performance but also emphasizes the challenges Bowling Green faced in overcoming their previous losses to the Zips. This matchup served as a reminder of the competitive nature of NCAAB, where every game can shift the dynamics of team standings.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	AKR -4.5	163.5 o -108 / u -112	Akron Zips -198 · Bowling Green Falcons +164

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Leaders

PointsMayar Wol32Bowling Green Falcons
AssistsJavontae Campbell5Bowling Green Falcons
ReboundsTroy Glover II9Bowling Green Falcons
PointsAmani Lyles18Akron Zips
AssistsTavari Johnson7Akron Zips
ReboundsAmani Lyles10Akron Zips

Recent form

Bowling Green Falcons

Last 10: 7-3Streak L191.1 scored · 71.4 allowed per game3-2 at home

L93-96at Kent State Golden FlashesJan 7
W101-100at Massachusetts MinutemenJan 3
L83-93vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 31
W125-66vs Siena Heights SaintsDec 22
W68-58at Ohio BobcatsDec 20
W76-55vs Chicago State CougarsDec 17
W131-50vs Aquinas SaintsDec 7
L71-82vs Utah Valley WolverinesDec 6
W82-66at Kansas State WildcatsDec 2
W81-48at VMI KeydetsNov 26

Akron Zips

Last 10: 7-3Streak W194.4 scored · 78.1 allowed per game2-1 away

W82-69vs Central Michigan ChippewasJan 7
L73-76at Miami (OH) RedHawksJan 3
W115-64vs Concord Mountain LionsDec 30
W93-72vs Eastern Michigan EaglesDec 20
L100-115vs Murray State RacersDec 13
W88-71at Tulane Green WaveDec 6
W97-77vs Bucknell BisonDec 4
W105-81vs Milwaukee PanthersNov 30
L94-97vs Yale BulldogsNov 25
W97-59at Evansville Purple AcesNov 24

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14

Box score

Stat	Akron Zips	Bowling Green Falcons
Field goals	26-62	26-61
Field goal %	42	43
Three-pointers	11-34	6-21
Three-point %	32	29
Free throws	14-18	9-14
Free throw %	78	64
Rebounds	40	36
Offensive rebounds	12	11
Defensive rebounds	28	25
Assists	19	10
Steals	10	9
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	14	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	16
Fast-break points	12	12
Points in the paint	30	34
Fouls	17	17
Largest lead	20	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	97	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-34Mayar Wol makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half47-34Amani Lyles makes layup
2nd Half47-36Mayar Wol makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half47-38Mayar Wol makes layup
2nd Half47-39Mayar Wol makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-42Mayar Wol makes 22-foot three point jumper
2nd Half50-42Eric Mahaffey makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tavari Johnson assists)
2nd Half50-44Mayar Wol makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half51-44Amani Lyles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-44Amani Lyles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-44Shammah Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-46Javontae Campbell makes layup
2nd Half56-46Bowen Hardman makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half56-48Mayar Wol makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half58-48Eric Mahaffey makes layup (Shammah Scott assists)
2nd Half58-49Javontae Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-49Amani Lyles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-51Sam Towns makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half59-52Sam Towns makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-52Evan Mahaffey makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half64-52Tavari Johnson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Zach Halligan assists)
2nd Half64-54Mayar Wol makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half64-57Mayar Wol makes 26-foot three point jumper (Josiah Shackelford assists)
2nd Half64-59Josiah Shackelford makes driving layup (Javontae Campbell assists)
2nd Half64-61Troy Glover II makes 4-foot hook shot (Javontae Campbell assists)
2nd Half65-61Sharron Young makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-61Sharron Young makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-61Eric Mahaffey makes layup
2nd Half69-61Eric Mahaffey makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-61Evan Mahaffey makes layup (Shammah Scott assists)
2nd Half71-63Josiah Shackelford makes driving layup
2nd Half72-63Shammah Scott makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-63Shammah Scott makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-65Javontae Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-64Javontae Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-65Sharron Young makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-65Sharron Young makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-67Josiah Shackelford makes layup (Sam Towns assists)
2nd Half76-67Tavari Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-67Zach Halligan makes free throw 2 of 2