In the Ken Pom rankings, Akron is currently 157th overall in the NCAA. The Polls - Zips Rank in Mid-Major Top 25 Pollįor the first time of the 2021-22 season, the Akron Zips appeared on The Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, ranking 25th overall on Dec.13, 2021. The Raiders is outrebounded by the opponent by a -3.1 margin, allowing the opponent to grab 300 total boards (37.5 rebs/g) compared to the 275 total rebounds secured by the Raiders (34.4 rebs/g). The Raiders have caused 110 turnovers (13.8 to/g) with 48 steals (6.0 stl/g). He shoots 32.4 percent from beyond the arc (11-of-34), while Tim Finke leads the squad from downtown with 14 made 3-pointers at a 33.3 percent clip (14-of-42).ĭefensively, Wright State has allowed its opponents to scoring 80.0 points per game on 46.3 percent shooting from the floor and 31.1 percent from 3-point range, allowing only 7.4 long distance strikes per night. Trey Calvin rounds out the double-digit scoring with 12.6 points per game, while draining a second-best 11 trifectas. Grant Basile follows with 18.8 points per game on 49.0 percent shooting from the floor and leads the squad on the glass with 9.1 rebounds per game, grabbing 73 total boards. He is the team's assist (23) and steals (14) leader.
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Wright State has three players scoring in double figures led by Tanner Holden with 19.8 points per game with a team-high 52.9 percent shooting from the field. Wright State split their Horizon League games, claiming the conference opener 86-73 over Purdue Fort Wayne and fell to defending champions Cleveland State (85-75). The Raiders opened the season with a win over Lake Erie (86-53) before dropping five straight games, including a 96-88 loss to Marshall. The Raiders average 75.3 points per outing on 43.6 percent shooting from the floor and a 26.9 percent effort from beyond the 3-point arc, draining 5.6 triples a game. Wright State enters the game with a 2-6 overall record and 1-1 in league play. The Raiders started the four-game series with a 78-75 victory at the Nutter Center on Nov. Akron is currently riding a three-game winning streak in the series and claimed a 72-44 win at The JAR on Dec. Wednesday's game marks the 22nd meeting in series history between the Zips and the Raiders, but first since the 2005-06 season. Fans can follow the action on ESPN+ with Chris Collins calling the action and Jim Brown providing analysis or listen to Akron Sports Radio Network on WHLO 640 AM with Dave Skoczen (PxP) and Joe Dunn (analyst). The Akron Zips travel to Dayton, Ohio for a non-conference showdown against Wright State on Wednesday, Dec. Radio: Akron Sports Network-Dave Skoczen (PxP), Joe Dunn (Analyst)-WHLO 640 AM (iHeart Radio) TV/Video: ESPN+ - Chris Collins (PxP) and Jim Brown (Analyst) Rhodes Arena įirst Meeting: Akron 63, Wright State 60, Jan. Last Meeting: Akron 72, Wright State 44, Dec.
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Zips lead: 13-8 - Groce vs Wright State: 0-0 at Akron (2-0 Overall) Overall MAC Record: 74-62 (at Ohio and Akron) Record at South Dakota State: 410-240 (21 Seasons) Record at Wright State: 111-55 (6th Season)
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Akron Basketball Travels to Battle Wright State on Wednesdayįollow Akron Basketball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram | Follow Coach Groce on TwitterĪkron Zips (6-3, 0-0 MAC) at Wright State (2-6, 1-1 Horizon)