NCAAB · Final

Akron Zips Edge Massachusetts Minutemen in High-Scoring Affair

Friday, February 13, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · James A. Rhodes Arena

Akron Zips 99, Massachusetts Minutemen 92, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Massachusetts Minutemen vs Akron Zips?

Akron Zips beat Massachusetts Minutemen 99-92 at James A. Rhodes Arena on February 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Massachusetts Minutemen vs Akron Zips?

Akron Zips were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -950 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.

The Akron Zips triumphed over the Massachusetts Minutemen with a final score of 99-92 in a thrilling matchup at James A. Rhodes Arena. This game showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, with Akron maintaining a strong home record of 20-5, while Massachusetts fell to 15-11 after the contest. The matchup was significant as both teams aimed to bolster their standings in the NCAAB league.

In their last ten games, Akron had a record of 9-1, although they were coming off a loss against the Troy Trojans, which ended a previous winning streak. Throughout that stretch, Akron averaged 81.3 points per game while allowing 70.6. In contrast, Massachusetts had a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, also coming off a loss to Coastal Carolina. The Minutemen scored an average of 80.7 points while conceding 79.4 in that same span.

Akron's home performance has been particularly impressive, boasting a perfect 5-0 record at home in their last five games, while Massachusetts struggled on the road with a 2-4 away record in their last six games. This fixture was crucial for both teams, as they sought to improve their respective positions in the league standings.

The matchup also featured notable scoring plays that highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the game. In the second half, key moments included Amani Lyles making a layup to extend Akron's lead and Danny Carbuccia hitting a 25-foot three-pointer for Massachusetts, keeping the game competitive until the final moments.

In terms of betting, DraftKings set the odds with Akron favored by 12.5 points, indicating a strong expectation for their performance at home. The total points line was set at 163.5, reflecting the anticipated high-scoring nature of the game. The moneyline odds were -950 for Akron and +625 for Massachusetts, further underscoring the Zips' status as favorites.

As for injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, which meant both teams were likely at full strength for this crucial game. The conditions at James A. Rhodes Arena were conducive to a high-energy matchup, with fans in attendance to support their home team.

Viewers could watch for the offensive strategies employed by both teams, particularly how Akron utilized their home court advantage and how Massachusetts attempted to counter with their own scoring threats. The game ultimately concluded with Akron securing the victory, demonstrating their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	AKR -12.5	163.5 o -105 / u -115	Massachusetts Minutemen +625 · Akron Zips -950

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Leaders

PointsTavari Johnson23Akron Zips
AssistsTavari Johnson4Akron Zips
ReboundsEric Mahaffey11Akron Zips
PointsK'Jei Parker20Massachusetts Minutemen
AssistsDanny Carbuccia9Massachusetts Minutemen
ReboundsK'Jei Parker4Massachusetts Minutemen

Recent form

Akron Zips

Last 10: 9-1Streak L181.3 scored · 70.6 allowed per game5-0 at home

L69-79at Troy TrojansFeb 7
W66-64at Eastern Michigan EaglesFeb 3
W69-52vs Kent State Golden FlashesJan 30
W91-81vs Toledo RocketsJan 28
W86-65at Ohio BobcatsJan 24
W82-63at Buffalo BullsJan 20
W104-89vs Western Michigan BroncosJan 17
W87-77vs Ball State CardinalsJan 14
W77-67at Bowling Green FalconsJan 10
W82-69vs Central Michigan ChippewasJan 7

Massachusetts Minutemen

Last 10: 6-4Streak L180.7 scored · 79.4 allowed per game2-4 away

L91-94at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 7
W95-89vs Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 4
W70-67vs Eastern Michigan EaglesJan 31
L84-86at Miami (OH) RedHawksJan 28
W68-67at Buffalo BullsJan 24
W84-82vs Toledo RocketsJan 20
L68-70at Northern Illinois HuskiesJan 17
W85-82at Western Michigan BroncosJan 14
W79-71vs Ball State CardinalsJan 10
L83-86at Ohio BobcatsJan 6

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	Massachusetts Minutemen	Akron Zips
Field goals	35-61	25-54
Field goal %	57	46
Three-pointers	11-24	11-30
Three-point %	46	37
Free throws	11-17	38-43
Free throw %	65	88
Rebounds	29	34
Offensive rebounds	5	9
Defensive rebounds	24	25
Assists	19	16
Steals	5	7
Blocks	0	2
Turnovers	16	11
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	3	4
Technical fouls, total	3	4
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	7	24
Fast-break points	12	26
Points in the paint	32	24
Fouls	29	20
Largest lead	5	12
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	11	84

How the scoring went

2nd Half63-66Marcus Banks Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half63-67Marvin Musiime-Kamali makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-68Marvin Musiime-Kamali makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-69Eric Mahaffey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-70Eric Mahaffey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-73Amani Lyles makes 27-foot three point jumper (Sharron Young assists)
2nd Half65-73Daniel Hankins-Sanford makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half65-74Zach Halligan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-75Zach Halligan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-75K'Jei Parker makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half70-75Marcus Banks Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (K'Jei Parker assists)
2nd Half70-76Zach Halligan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-78Eric Mahaffey makes layup
2nd Half70-79Sharron Young makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-80Sharron Young makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-80Dwayne Wimbley Jr. makes layup (Danny Carbuccia assists)
2nd Half72-81Amani Lyles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-82Amani Lyles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-82Dwayne Wimbley Jr. makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Danny Carbuccia assists)
2nd Half74-83Amani Lyles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-84Amani Lyles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-84Danny Carbuccia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-86Tavari Johnson makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half77-86Leonardo Bettiol makes layup (Danny Carbuccia assists)
2nd Half79-86Dwayne Wimbley Jr. makes layup (Danny Carbuccia assists)
2nd Half79-87Eric Mahaffey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-88Eric Mahaffey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-88Danny Carbuccia makes driving layup
2nd Half81-91Shammah Scott makes 27-foot three point jumper (Amani Lyles assists)
2nd Half83-91Jayden Ndjigue makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half83-94Shammah Scott makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sharron Young assists)
2nd Half84-94Leonardo Bettiol makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-94Leonardo Bettiol makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-96Amani Lyles makes layup (Sharron Young assists)
2nd Half87-96Danny Carbuccia makes driving layup
2nd Half90-96Danny Carbuccia makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half90-97Eric Mahaffey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half90-98Eric Mahaffey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half92-98Leonardo Bettiol makes layup
2nd Half92-99Shammah Scott makes free throw 1 of 2