Cleveland, Ohio – ESPN, the worldwide leader in sports, has selected the first installment of the Akron-Kent State rivalry game as the Mid-American Conference wildcard game, the league announced on Monday.
The Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge game moved from its original Saturday date to be aired on ESPNU on Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. from James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio.
The date and time change marks the fourth MAC wildcard selection for the Zips and sixth scheduled game to appear in front of a nationally televised audience, including their second appearance on the ESPN family of networks this season.