Akron is now 8-0 at home this season, remains unbeaten in the MAC and owns a four-game winning streak. Toledo had its three-game winning streak snapped and suffered its first MAC loss of the season.

Toledo took an early 12-4 lead against Akron and kept their lead between six and 10 points through much of the half. A Scott 3-pointer completed a rally and got the Zips as close as 29-28 with 4:38 left in the half, but the Rockets outscored them 13-2 the rest of the way. The Zips trailed 42-30 at halftime, their biggest deficit of the game.

AKRON, Ohio -- — Nate Johnson had 28 points in Akron's 85-78 win against Toledo on Tuesday night. Johnson added nine rebounds and four steals for the Zips (11-5, 4-0 Mid-American Conference). Amani Lyles scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Shammah Scott shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.

Akron Zips men's basketball coach John Groce discussed UA's MAC win over the Toledo Rockets. After trailing by 12 points at halftime, Akron rallied.