NCAAB · Final

Akron Zips Dominate Princeton Tigers in Season Opener

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Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · James A. Rhodes Arena

Akron Zips 104, Princeton Tigers 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Princeton Tigers vs Akron Zips?

Akron Zips beat Princeton Tigers 104-69 at James A. Rhodes Arena on November 8, 2025.

The Akron Zips showcased their offensive prowess in a commanding 104-69 victory over the Princeton Tigers at James A. Rhodes Arena. This game marked a strong start to the season for the Zips, who extended their winning streak to eight games, having previously gone 9-1 in their last ten contests. In contrast, the Tigers struggled in their season opener, falling to 0-1 after a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, where they recorded a 5-5 record.

Akron's recent form has been impressive, with an average of 84.5 points scored per game and 76.0 points allowed. Their last five games saw them averaging 89.0 points while allowing 74.4, indicating a robust offensive strategy. The Zips' home record remains flawless at 2-0 this season and 7-0 overall in their last seven home games. In contrast, Princeton's recent performance has been less consistent, averaging 67.5 points scored and 70.9 points allowed in their last ten games. They have struggled on the road, with a record of 2-4 away from home.

The two teams had met previously in the current season, where Akron narrowly lost to Princeton 75-76 on December 30, 2024. However, this latest matchup saw the Zips turn the tables decisively. The game was characterized by Akron's offensive efficiency, leading to a dominant scoreline that reflected their control throughout.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific information on player availability, but both teams were expected to field their best lineups for this important early-season clash. The conditions at James A. Rhodes Arena were conducive for a high-scoring game, with fans witnessing a lively atmosphere that fueled Akron's performance.

The market had priced Akron as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the betting lines. This was reflected in their performance, as they quickly established dominance over Princeton, who struggled to keep pace.

As the game unfolded, viewers could watch for key moments such as Jacob Hammond's free throws and significant layups from players like Jake Sussberg and Conner Groce, which contributed to Akron's scoring surge in the second half. The Zips' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain pressure on the Tigers was evident, leading to a comprehensive victory that sets a positive tone for their season ahead.

Leaders

PointsTavari Johnson21Akron Zips
AssistsTavari Johnson6Akron Zips
ReboundsEric Mahaffey9Akron Zips
PointsJackson Hicke15Princeton Tigers
AssistsJackson Hicke2Princeton Tigers
ReboundsJack Stanton6Princeton Tigers

Recent form

Akron Zips

Last 10: 9-1Streak W884.5 scored · 76 allowed per game7-0 at home

W85-71vs James Madison DukesNov 4
W76-74vs Miami (OH) RedHawksMar 15
W100-90vs Toledo RocketsMar 14
W96-67vs Bowling Green FalconsMar 13
W88-70vs Buffalo BullsMar 8
W96-87at Toledo RocketsMar 5
W77-72vs Kent State Golden FlashesMar 1
W87-82at Ball State CardinalsFeb 26
L67-84at Ohio BobcatsFeb 22
W73-63vs Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 19

Princeton Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L167.5 scored · 70.9 allowed per game2-4 away

L57-59at Yale BulldogsMar 15
W95-71vs Pennsylvania QuakersMar 8
L70-102at Cornell Big RedMar 2
W73-68at Columbia LionsMar 1
L61-76vs Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 23
W76-71vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 22
L57-84at Yale BulldogsFeb 16
L56-70at Brown BearsFeb 15
W61-59at Pennsylvania QuakersFeb 8
W69-49vs Brown BearsFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11
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	Princeton Tigers	Akron Zips
Field goals	23-65	36-71
Field goal %	35	51
Three-pointers	10-32	15-37
Three-point %	31	41
Free throws	13-20	17-21
Free throw %	65	81
Rebounds	37	46
Offensive rebounds	12	11
Defensive rebounds	25	35
Assists	12	23
Steals	2	11
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	15	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	22
Fast-break points	5	27
Points in the paint	24	40
Fouls	16	17
Largest lead	2	37

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-61Dalen Davis made Layup.
2nd Half36-61Dalen Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-61Jacob Hammond made Layup. Assisted by Dalen Davis.
2nd Half38-63Evan Mahaffey made Jumper.
2nd Half41-63Landon Clark made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Malik Abdullahi.
2nd Half41-66Sharron Young made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tavari Johnson.
2nd Half41-69Tavari Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eric Mahaffey.
2nd Half41-71Eric Mahaffey made Layup.
2nd Half41-72Amani Lyles made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-73Amani Lyles made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-75Amani Lyles made Layup. Assisted by Ognjen Stankovic.
2nd Half44-75Sebastian Whitfield made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half44-78Eric Mahaffey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ognjen Stankovic.
2nd Half46-78Dalen Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half46-81Sharron Young made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tavari Johnson.
2nd Half48-81Dalen Davis made Layup.
2nd Half51-81Dalen Davis made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half51-84Sharron Young made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tavari Johnson.
2nd Half51-86Halil Barre made Layup. Assisted by Evan Mahaffey.
2nd Half53-86Malik Abdullahi made Layup. Assisted by Peyton Seals.
2nd Half53-88Evan Mahaffey made Layup.
2nd Half54-88Jackson Hicke made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-88Jackson Hicke made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-88Cash McSweeney made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Hicke.
2nd Half58-91Evan Mahaffey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sharron Young.
2nd Half58-92Ognjen Stankovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-95Zach Halligan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ognjen Stankovic.
2nd Half60-95Jacob Hammond made Jumper.
2nd Half60-97Zach Halligan made Layup.
2nd Half63-97Jake Sussberg made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by CJ Happy.
2nd Half63-99Shammah Scott made Layup.
2nd Half63-100Shammah Scott made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-100Jacob Hammond made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-100Jacob Hammond made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-100Jake Sussberg made Layup. Assisted by Cash McSweeney.
2nd Half67-102Conner Groce made Layup. Assisted by Zach Halligan.
2nd Half67-103Zach Halligan made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-104Zach Halligan made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-104Zio Kim made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-104Zio Kim made Free Throw.