Here are five things to know as the Kent State men's and women's basketball teams take on Akron over the weekend in the Wagon Wheel rivalry.

Kent State hosts the Akron Zips after VonCameron Davis scored 24 points in Kent State's 75-57 win over the Bowling Green Falcons.

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Akron remains atop Mid-American Conference men's basketball with Tavari Johnson, Nate Johnson, Isaiah Gray and Shammah Scott playing starring roles.

Kent, Ohio; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State plays Akron after Jenna Batsch scored 33 points in Kent State's 79-59 victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Golden Flashes have gone 9-2 in home games.

Akron is red-hot and on a big winning streak, while Kent State has also had a solid season but has been more inconsistent in conference play. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Akron-Kent State prediction and pick.

Akron remains atop Mid-American Conference men's basketball with Tavari Johnson, Nate Johnson, Isaiah Gray and Shammah Scott playing starring roles.

The Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) aim to build on a four-game road win streak when they visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. In the article

Friday’s MAC slate includes the Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) meeting the Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) at 7:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.Buy tickets for Kent State vs. AkronKent

We've got another exciting Mid American matchup on schedule as the N. Illinois Huskies and the Akron Zips are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Convocation Center. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

After making it to the NCAA Tournament last season, Akron is cruising through the MAC. But they face a difficult challenge in rival Kent State.

The Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) face the Ball State Cardinals (9-11, 3-5 MAC) in a clash of MAC teams at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday. The game airs on ESPN+.Buy tickets for Akron vs. Ball StateAkron vs.