MUNCIE, Ind. — Franko House's go-ahead layup with six seconds to play gave Ball State its first lead over Akron in nearly 15 minutes.
It was a 6-0 run at that point over four minutes and 13 seconds that gave the Cardinals hope for a win at James A. Rhodes Arena, where the Zips had won 28 straight.
Hope for a win over Coach Keith Dambrot, who was 13-0 all-time against them.
No dice. Akron won 65-63 after a hectic final four seconds highlighted by dominant big man Isaiah Johnson's buzzer-beating mid-range jumper with just 2.