
It was the ninth straight win for UA, which remained undefeated in conference play. The Flashes fell for the fourth time in their last six outings.
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Joining Nate Johnson in double figures for UA were Tavari Johnson (15), James Okonkwo (11 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks), Seth Wilson (11 points), Isaiah Gray (10 points and Sharron Young (10 points).
Jalen Sullinger led all scorers with 23 points. However, just one other Flashes player reached double figures. Anthony Morales recorded 10 points.
Akron connected on 47.5 percent from the field and 40.7 percent (11 of 27) on threes. Kent State shot 34.9 percent overall and 24.0 percent (6 of 25) from beyond the arc.
The Zips out-rebounded KSU 41-31.