The Akron Zips (19-5, 10-1 MAC) will host the UMass Minutemen (15-10, 6-6 MAC) after winning seven straight home games.
In its previous game, Akron lost to Troy on Saturday, 79-69. Its leading scorer was Tavari Johnson with 26 points. UMass lost its most recent game to Coastal Carolina, 94-91 in OT, on Saturday. K’Jei Parker led the way with 31 points, and also had six boards and zero assists.
When is Akron vs. UMass and when does it start?
This matchup between the Zips and Minutemen will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026. Expect to see the opening tip at 9 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Akron vs. UMass
The Zips and Minutemen will hit the floor at James A. Rhodes Arena for this matchup on Feb. 13, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS Sports Network.
Akron Zips vs. UMass Minutemen Game Preview
Akron Stats, Odds & Insights
Akron has a +367 scoring differential, topping opponents by 15.3 points per game. It is putting up 89.5 points per game to rank ninth in college basketball and is giving up 74.2 per outing to rank 199th in college basketball.
The 89.5 points the Zips average are 13.7 more than the Minutemen give up.
Akron makes 10.9 three-pointers per game (14th in college basketball), 1.7 more than its opponents (9.2). It is shooting 37.2% from beyond the arc (32nd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.1%.
The Zips are posting 95.1 points per game in home games. On the road, they are averaging 77.5 points per contest.
Akron has been putting up 81.3 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s much lower than the 89.5 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
UMass Stats, Odds & Insights
UMass is outscoring opponents by 4.8 points per game, with a +120 scoring differential overall. It puts up 80.6 points per game (91st in college basketball) and allows 75.8 per contest (237th in college basketball).
The Minutemen’s 80.6 points per game are 6.4 more than the Zips allow.
UMass connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (199th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.6 on average.
In 2025-26 the Minutemen are scoring 3.2 more points per game at home (82.2) than on the road (79.0).
While UMass is posting 80.6 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its previous 10 games, amassing 80.7 a contest.
Zips Key Players to Watch
Zips Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Tavari Johnson 24 20.4 3.0 5.2 1.4 0.3 2.3 Amani Lyles 24 14.5 7.4 2.4 1.0 0.7 1.3 Shammah Scott 24 12.6 2.8 2.9 0.4 0.0 2.3 Evan Mahaffey 24 9.6 5.0 3.5 1.8 0.8 0.5 Eric Mahaffey 24 8.0 6.0 1.5 0.7 0.5 0.8Minutemen Key Players to Watch
Minutemen Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Leonardo Bettiol 25 17.6 7.9 2.1 0.7 0.2 0.0 Marcus Banks 25 16.8 2.5 1.7 1.3 0.1 3.4 Daniel Hankins-Sanford 25 11.9 7.6 1.4 0.6 0.7 0.5 K’Jei Parker 25 11.6 1.8 2.1 0.7 0.0 2.1 Jayden Ndjigue 25 6.7 5.6 2.1 1.4 0.5 0.2And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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