Evan Mahaffey - College Basketball News & Rumors

Pence, Mahaffey lead Akron over Tulane 65-63

Ty Pence scored 17 points to lead the Akron Zips and Evan Mahaffey secured the victory with a layup with 52 seconds left as the Zips defeated the Tulane Green Wave 65-63 on Saturda...

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Pence's 19 help Akron knock off Louisiana 75-61

Led by Ty Pence's 19 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 75-61 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Akron beats Kent State 75-68 in MAC Tournament semifinal, will play Toledo in championship game

Tavari Johnson and Shammah Scott both scored 18 points to lead Akron to a 75-68 victory over Kent State in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Akron takes down Buffalo 99-85

Led by Tavari Johnson's 23 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Buffalo Bulls 99-85 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Akron earns 90-73 victory against Western Michigan

Led by Tavari Johnson's 17 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 90-73 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Johnson, Hardman lead Akron over Eastern Michigan, 66-64

Tavari Johnson scored 17 points to lead the Akron Zips and Bowen Hardman knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining as the Zips beat the Eastern Michigan E...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Johnson's 16 help Akron beat Kent State 69-52

Led by Tavari Johnson's 16 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 69-52 on Friday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Lyles scores 18 in Akron's 82-63 victory over Buffalo

Led by Amani Lyles' 18 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Buffalo Bulls 82-63 on Tuesday

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Johnson scores 28, Akron downs Concord 115-64

Led by Tavari Johnson's 28 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Concord Mountain Lions 115-64

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tavari Johnson's 25 points lead Akron past Eastern Michigan 93-72

Led by Tavari Johnson's 25 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 93-72 on Friday

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Lyles' 24 points lead Akron over Bucknell 97-77

Led by Amani Lyles' 24 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Bucknell Bison 97-77 on Wednesday

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Akron wins 105-81 against Milwaukee

Led by Amani Lyles' 25 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 105-81

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Milwaukee visits Akron following Johnson's 35-point game

Akron plays the Milwaukee Panthers after Tavari Johnson scored 35 points in Akron's 97-94 loss to the Yale Bulldogs

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Milwaukee visits Akron after Johnson's 35-point performance

Akron faces the Milwaukee Panthers after Tavari Johnson scored 35 points in Akron's 97-94 loss to the Yale Bulldogs

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Akron Zips and the Yale Bulldogs play in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands

The Akron Zips face the Yale Bulldogs at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Eric Mahaffey scores 20 as Akron beats Iona 96-75 at Paradise Jam

Led by Eric Mahaffey's 20 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Iona Gaels 96-75 at the Paradise Jam

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Purdue's Matt Painter earns 500th career win in 97-79 victory over Akron

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 17 points and Oscar Cluff added 14 to power No. 2 Purdue to a 97-79 romp over Akron on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Scott scores 18 as Akron knocks off Penn State-Shenango 109-51

Led by Shammah Scott's 18 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Penn State-Shenango Nittany Lions 109-51 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohio State basketball forward announces transfer destination Ohio State basketball forward Evan Mahaffey announced his transfer to Akron via social media on Friday.

MARCH 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Commits to Akron Mahaffey announced his commitment to Akron on Friday.

Impact Mahaffey, Ohio-born, will stay in the state. Ohio State's 2023-24 season includes his 35 starts for 4.3 points and rebounds per game. Even though Mahaffey's junior year was less strong, he logged a 67.1 field goal percentage.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State junior Evan Mahaffey has entered the transfer portal After two seasons in Columbus, guard Evan Mahaffey will be leaving Ohio State. He is the second Buckeye to enter the transfer portal this se...

MARCH 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Enters transfer portal Mahaffey entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors enter its transfer portal in an attempt to maximize their senior year's upside. Mahaffey is no exception, especially after his team role decreased.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Tuesday Mahaffey is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Purdue.

Impact Mahaffey will return to a bench role due to the return of Devin Royal to the starting unit. Mahaffey is averaging 4.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks per game when coming off the bench this season.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting five Mahaffey will start Sunday against Indiana State, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact It will be the second start of the season for the junior wing as Micah Parrish (ankle) sits out Sunday. Mahaffey is averaging 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 22.3 minutes this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect against Valpo Mahaffey produced 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 95-73 win over Valparaiso.

Impact Mahaffey converted on 6-of-6 looks from the field, notching a season-high 15 points and five rebounds against the Beacons. The 6-foot-6 junior has seen action in all 11 games this season (one start), averaging 5.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 blocks on 21.4 minutes per game. Despite losing his starting spot, Mahaffey has been even more productive off the bench, converting on an unsustainable 72.2 percent of his looks from the field.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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