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How to watch Akron Zips vs. Miami (Ohio) RedHawks: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time
Halftime Report
Their last head-to-head back in January was close, and so far it looks like that’s how Akron and Miami (Ohio) will finish this one. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but Akron leads 37-35 over Miami (Ohio).
Akron entered the match with two straight losses and they’re well on their way to making it three. Can they turn things around, or will Miami (Ohio) hand them another loss? Only time will tell.
Who’s Playing
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks @ Akron Zips
Current Records: Miami (Ohio) 15-16, Akron 21-10
How To Watch
What to Know
Akron is 8-2 against Miami (Ohio) since January of 2019, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Akron Zips and the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks are set to clash at 4:00 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in a Mid American postseason contest. Coming off a loss in a game Akron was expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.
Akron pushed their score all the way to 84 on Friday, but even that wasn’t enough to win. They fell 90-84 to the Broncos. Akron was up 17 in the first but still couldn’t manage to seal the deal.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Greg Tribble, who scored 18 points along with five assists. He didn’t help Akron’s cause all that much against Eastern Michigan last Tuesday but the same can’t be said for this match. Ali Ali was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with six assists.
Meanwhile, the RedHawks also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to the Bobcats by a score of 72-59. Miami (Ohio) got off to an early lead (up 13 with 3:20 left in the first quarter), but sadly they weren’t able to maintain that momentum.
Eian Elmer put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 12 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
The Zips’ defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 21-10. As for the RedHawks, they now have a losing record at 15-16.
Thursday’s game is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Akron have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.4 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Miami (Ohio), though, as they’ve been averaging only 33.4 rebounds per game. Given Akron’s sizable advantage in that area, Miami (Ohio) will need to find a way to close that gap.
Akron couldn’t quite finish off Miami (Ohio) in their previous meeting back in January and fell 70-68. Can Akron avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Akron is a big 8-point favorite against Miami (Ohio), according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 8-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 134.5 points.
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Series History
Akron has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Miami (Ohio).
- Jan 27, 2024 – Miami (Ohio) 70 vs. Akron 68
- Jan 24, 2023 – Akron 73 vs. Miami (Ohio) 68
- Feb 06, 2022 – Akron 71 vs. Miami (Ohio) 59
- Feb 04, 2022 – Akron 66 vs. Miami (Ohio) 55
- Feb 12, 2021 – Akron 83 vs. Miami (Ohio) 76
- Feb 22, 2020 – Akron 75 vs. Miami (Ohio) 65
- Jan 21, 2020 – Akron 81 vs. Miami (Ohio) 60
- Mar 11, 2019 – Akron 80 vs. Miami (Ohio) 51
- Feb 23, 2019 – Akron 70 vs. Miami (Ohio) 58
- Jan 19, 2019 – Miami (Ohio) 68 vs. Akron 61
To no one’s surprise, FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF engaged in a scorefest May 13 at TQL Stadium.
A hat trick by one of the best goalscorers in the history of the game, Lionel Messi, sparked Miami to a 5-3 win. Miami scored three times from the 79th minute on to come from behind.
A sellout crowd of 25,513 witnessed the showdown, the club’s sixth home sellout of the season.
FC Cincinnati falls to 4-5-4, staying at 16 points, taking its first loss since April 4 at Red Bull New York. Miami improves to 7-2-4 for 25 points, improving to 7-1-1 on the road this season. Miami moved into second place in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville. Cincinnati started the night tied for fifth but could drop depending on games later on.
Second half highlights as FC Cincinnati squandered a late lead
Cincinnati took a 3-2 lead in the 64th minute.
Evander fired a rocket from the top of the 18 into the top left corner. Deneky passed ahead to him, then he maneuvered around two defenders, and no one stepped up to him. It is Evander’s seventh goal of the season.
Miami tied it in the 80th minute, 3-3.
After a Cincy turnover, Rodrigo De Paul quickly found Messi in transition, who delivered to Mateo Silvetti. Silvetti, playing his first game in a month, maneuvered in space and scored from the top of the box for his fourth of the season.
Miami took a 4-3 lead in the 83rd. A Messi free kick from 35 yds was saved by Cincy keeper Roman Celentano. He collided with Andrei Chirila, which knocked the ball out of his hands. Miami’s German Berterame pounced on the rebound to give Miami the lead, his fourth goal of the season.
Chirila landed hard after the collision and was taken out of the game.
Miami took a 5-3 lead when Messi made a sliding shot after a cross from Silvetti. The ball went off the post, then off Roman Celentano, who was on his stomach trying to get the ball, then in. Messi was credited with the goal and a hat trick.
FC Cincinnati took a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute.
Pavel Bucha scored from close range. He took a crossing pass from Bryan Ramirez after Denkey found him on the left side in transition.
It was Bucha’s second goal of the MLS season and the second assist for Ramirez. Bucha was hit in the head late in the first half and examined by trainers, but stayed in the game.
Moments later, Messi had a free kick from 30 yards saved by Celentano.
Messi scored again in the 56th minute to tie it, 2-2. He had a nice give-and-go with Rodrigo De Paul, who dribbled near the end line and crossed to him from the right side. Messi was unmarked and scored easily from near the penalty spot.
In the 62nd minute, Luis Suarez missed an open shot that Celentano saved, set up by a quick transition by Miami.
Miami ended with 17 shots to 10 for Cincinnati, six on target. After an even first half, Miami controlled the expected-goals mark, with 4 to 1.6 for the home team.
First half highlights
Messi scored from close range in the 24th off a turnover by Matt Miazga. Miazga tried to pass to a teammate on the side but the pass went straight to Messi.
He had a goal in the fifth minute waved off by offsides.
In the 32nd minute, Cincinnati won a corner kick, which Evander placed right in front of the goal line but the ball was cleared away.
In the 42nd minute, a Kevin Denkey penalty kick tied it up. Denkey drew the PK after collecting a good pass into the box by Pavel Bucha and being grabbed by Gonzalo Lujan. Denkey converted for his team-high eighth goal of the season.
The first half was tied 1-1 and virtually even on statistics. Both sides had seven shots, one on goal, and 1.1 expected goals. Neither keeper made a save.
What’s next for FC Cincinnati?
Cincinnati heads to the West Coast to play San Diego FC 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. It is the first meeting between the teams. San Diego, 3-5-4 for 13 points, was set to play Austin later May 13. Cincinnati will leave for California on May 14.
A wildfire has scorched over 11,000 acres in Florida’s Everglades, just outside the Miami metro suburbs, prompting officials to warn nearby residents of dangerous smoke.
The Max Road Miramar Fire is straddling the line between Miami-Dade and Broward counties. At least 11,000 acres have been burned, and the fire is 80% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
The fire was first reported Sunday. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said that drivers stopping to watch the fires along US-27 were causing dangerous traffic backups.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they were working with state forest officials to protect nearby properties.
Florida Senator Rick Scott urged people on social media to adhere to any local road closures.
Aerial footage showed flames in the vicinity of a local subdivision, and smoke could be seen billowing for miles.
This comes in the middle of Florida’s wildfire season, which is being compounded by a historic drought ongoing across the state.
Almost 2,000 wildfires have burned nearly 120,000 acres just since the start of the year, the forest service said earlier this month.
Wildfires south of Jacksonville canceled and delayed Amtrak service last month.
While the vast majority of the state is under Exceptional or Extreme Drought conditions, Miami itself is roughly an inch below average rainfall, year-to-date.
However, parts of the Everglades are also experiencing Extreme Drought.
Fire officials are warning residents to take precautions if smoke is impacting your area. Those with respiratory conditions, older adults and children may be especially sensitive to smoke exposure.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is advising people to stay indoors when possible and set home and vehicle A/C systems to recirculate.
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