Who plays
Akron Zips @ Yale Bulldogs
Current records: Akron 6-3, Yale 5-5
Here's how to watch
What you should know
The Yale Bulldogs will take on the Akron Zips in a holiday clash on Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Don Haskins Center. The Bulldogs have some offensive power and have averaged 82.1 points per game this season.
Yale suffered a loss when they played on the road two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them the motivation they needed last Saturday. They defeated Vermont 65-50.
Meanwhile, Akron unfortunately saw its five-game winning streak end on Sunday. They suffered a bitter 100-81 defeat against Milwaukee.
Despite their defeat, several players in Akron rose to the challenge and made remarkable plays. Tavari Johnson, who had 22 points and two steals, was perhaps the best of them all. Nate Johnson was another key player, scoring 19 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Yale increased its record to 5-5 with the win, which was its third straight home win. As for Akron, the loss dropped its record to 6-3.
Since the two teams are among the highest-scoring teams in the league, a powerful offense is likely on the agenda. Yale has had no trouble improving the scoring this season, averaging 82.1 points per game. However, it's not like Akron is struggling in this regard, as the average is 85.2. Since both teams manage to score points so easily, the only question that remains is who can increase the score.
