Akron vs. Iona Time, TV & Stream – Nov. 21

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The Iona Gaels (4-0) aim to extend a four-game winning streak when they visit the Akron Zips (3-1) at 5:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Akron vs. Iona

  • Game day: Friday, November 21, 2025
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
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Akron 2024-25 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 46.9 59
Opp. Field Goal % 43.3 139
Rebounds Per Game 35.0 34
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 30.8 153
Turnovers Per Game 11.5 221
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 12.2 93

Iona 2024-25 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 42.0 324
Opp. Field Goal % 44.4 212
Rebounds Per Game 33.1 111
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 28.9 47
Turnovers Per Game 13.4 340
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 14.7 9

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Akron vs. Iona Stat Insights

Points

  • Last year, the Zips recorded 13.5 more points per game (84.0) than the Gaels gave up (70.5).
  • When Akron put up more than 70.5 points last season, it went 24-3.
  • Iona had a 14-13 record last season when giving up fewer than 84.0 points.
  • The Gaels' 69.7 points per game last year were 5.3 fewer points than the 75.0 the Zips gave up.
  • Iona put together a 5-3 record last season in games it scored more than 75.0 points.
  • Akron went 7-0 last season when it gave up fewer than 69.7 points.
  • The Zips totaled 316 more points than their opponents last season (9.0 per game on average), while the Gaels were outscored by 27 total points (0.8 per game average differential).

Shooting

  • The Zips shot 46.9% from the field last season, 2.5 percentage points higher than the 44.4% the Gaels allowed to opponents.
  • Akron had a 19-1 straight-up record in games it shot better than 44.4% from the field.
  • The Gaels shot 42.0% from the field, 1.3% lower than the 43.3% the Zips' opponents shot last season.
  • Iona compiled a 12-3 straight up record in games it shot over 43.3% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Zips and the Gaels rebounded at around the same clip, averaging 35.0 and 33.1 boards per game last season, respectively.
  • Akron was 23-2 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Iona was 2-9 when they lost control of the glass.
  • The Zips were the 34th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball, and the Gaels ranked 111th.
  • The Zips averaged 9.9 offensive boards per game, 2.5 rebounds fewer than the Gaels.
  • The Gaels were 13-12 straight up when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Zips were 9-4 when they lost the rebounding edge.
  • The Gaels were the 111th-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Zips finished 85th.
  • Rebounding was a pillar for both teams last year. Akron recorded an average rebounding margin of +4.2 rebounds per game, and Iona averaged a margin of +4.2 rebounds.

Akron Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
11/29/2025 Milwaukee Home
12/3/2025 Bucknell Home
12/6/2025 Tulane Away

Iona Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
12/1/2025 Delaware Away
12/5/2025 Quinnipiac Home
12/7/2025 Sacred Heart Away

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