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    Akron Zips @ Northern Illinois Huskies

    AKR
    Akron ZipsAkronAKR
    15-5, 8-0 MAC
    80
    15-5, 8-0 MAC
    Final
    12T
    Akron
    AKR
    374380
    N Illinois
    NIU
    333770
    NIU
    Northern Illinois HuskiesN IllinoisNIU
    5-15, 1-7 MAC
    70
    5-15, 1-7 MAC
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    Tavari Johnson somehow gets the and-1 to fall
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    Akron Zips vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: Game Highlights
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    Game Information

    Dekalb, IL

    Referee:Chris Beaver

    Referee:John Floyd

    Referee:Tony Meeks

    2025-26 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Mid-American ConferenceMid-American ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Miami (OH)18-0-32-2
    Akron17-1129-6
    Kent State14-4424-10
    Toledo11-7719-15
    Bowling Green9-9918-14
    Ohio9-9915-17
    Buffalo7-111117-15
    Massachusetts7-111117-16
    Ball State7-111112-19
    Central Michigan6-121210-21
    Western Michigan4-141410-21
    Eastern Michigan4-141410-21
    Northern Illinois4-14149-21
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