Ivey has double-double, Akron rolls past N. Illinois 82-67
AKRON, Ohio -- Jimond Ivey had 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as Akron rolled to an 82-67 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Malcolm Duvivier and Virshon Cotton scored 17 points apiece to lead Akron (9-9, 2-4 Mid-American Conference), which has won two of its last three games. Daniel Utomi chipped in 16 points.
Dante Thorpe and Eugene German had 16 points each for Northern Illinois (9-10, 2-4). Gairges Daow added 14 points.
The Zips built a double-digit lead midway through the first half and held a 43-30 halftime advantage. Northern Illinois opened the second half with an 11-5 run to pull to 48-41. Ivey and Utomi answered with back-to-back 3s and the Zips cruised from there.
Akron has won eight of the last 11 in the series, including coach John Groce's 5-0 record against the Huskies.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin O'Connell
- Bryan Anslinger
- Jon Campbell
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
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