Johnson's late free throw lifts Akron over Buffalo (Jan 28, 2017)
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Kwan Cheatham Jr. had 31 points, Isaiah Johnson scored 27, including the game-winning free throw, and Akron survived for a 91-90 win over Buffalo on Saturday night.
Johnson picked up a two-shot foul on a drop-step post move with 2.3 seconds left and made the second free throw to put Akron (18-3, 8-0 Mid-American Conference) back in front. Buffalo (9-12, 3-5) failed to get off shot in the remaining time.
The Zips won their 11th straight and extended their home winning streak to 28. The Bulls rallied from a nine-point deficit to tie it at 90 on Blake Hamilton's 3-pointer with 25 seconds left.
Hamilton finished with 33 points, making 13 of 16 shots including all four of his 3-point attempts. Willie Connor had 19 points.
Cheatham was 7 of 13 from 3-point range for the Zips and grabbed seven boards. Johnson had 10 rebounds. Akron maintained its three-game lead in the Mid-American Conference.
