Jimond Ivey scored 23 the last time out for the Zips. He started this game equally hot, scoring 8 points by the first TV timeout at 14:01, on 4-6 shooting. Akron led 13-11.
Shortly after they got back on the floor, the Broncos Bryce Moore hit a three to give the Broncos the lead, 14-13. This exchange would foreshadow how the rest of the game would go.
At the 7:17 break, the score was tied 17-17. That was better news for the Broncos, because the trio of leaders, Thomas Wilder, Drake Lamont and Tucker Haymond combined for 3-11 from the floor.