Akron Zips Defeat Muskingum 112-64 in Home Opener

• Akron Zips defeated Muskingum Fighting Muskies 112-64 on Monday.
• Tahj Staveskie led the Zips with 22 points in the game.
• Dustin Ford made his regular-season home debut as the University of Akron men's basketball head coach.
• Ford previously served as a longtime assistant to coach John Groce, who left UA on March 30.
• The Zips previously won their 2026-27 season opener on the road against Louisiana with a score of 75-61 on Nov. 2.