The Akron Zips (4-2) will attempt to extend a four-game home winning streak when they square off against the Northern Kentucky Norse (2-5) on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Akron vs. Northern Kentucky
- Game day: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Akron 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
43.6 |
235 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
45.3 |
285 |
Rebounds Per Game |
35.2 |
101 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
34.7 |
312 |
Turnovers Per Game |
10.0 |
66 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.2 |
118 |
Northern Kentucky 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
40.9 |
317 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
44.4 |
251 |
Rebounds Per Game |
32.0 |
235 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
250 |
Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
282 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.3 |
71 |
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Akron vs. Northern Kentucky Stat Insights
Points
- The 83.2 points the Zips average are 13.1 more than the Norse concede.
- Akron is 4-1 when putting more than 70.1 points on the board.
- Northern Kentucky is 2-5 when conceding less than 83.2 points.
- The Norse score 9.7 fewer points per game (66.6) than the Zips give up (76.3).
- When putting up more than 76.3 points, Northern Kentucky is 2-0.
- The Zips have 41 more points than their opponents this year (6.9 per game), while the Norse have been outscored by 25 (3.5 per game).
Shooting
- The Zips are making 43.6% of their shots from the field, just 0.8% lower than the Norse concede to opponents (44.4%).
- Akron has a 3-0 straight-up record when shooting better than 44.4% from the field.
- The Norse's 40.9% shooting percentage is 4.4% lower than the Zips have given up.
- Northern Kentucky is 2-0 straight up when shooting above 45.3% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Zips average 35.2 rebounds, better than the Norse by 3.2 boards per game.
- Akron is 3-0 overall when tops in terms of the boards. Northern Kentucky is 0-2 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Zips average 11.8 offensive boards, which is 1.9 more than the Norse.
- The Zips are 3-1 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Norse are 0-2 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Akron is +0.5 rebounds per game, but Northern Kentucky is -0.9.
Akron Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
12/7/2024 |
SUNY-Brockport |
Home |
12/15/2024 |
Milwaukee |
Neutral |
12/20/2024 |
Yale |
Neutral |
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
12/7/2024 |
IUPUI |
Away |
12/11/2024 |
Cumberlands (KY) |
Home |
12/15/2024 |
Norfolk State |
Home |