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.

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.

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.

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

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

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It was another big day as Hopewell freshman quarterback James Armstrong received another D-1 offer. This morning after a conversation with Akron assistant and local recruiter Ryan Matviko, Armstrong received an offer from the Akron Zips.

Northern Illinois visits the Toledo Rockets after Quentin Jones scored 25 points in the Huskies' 80-70 loss to the Akron Zips.

Preview the Kent State Golden Flashes' matchup with Akron Zips, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

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.

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