Kent State track and field team members run the 5000 meters event at the dual-open Doug Raymond Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 in the field house.
According to a pre-season poll from the MAC conference website, Akron's men's team ranked at number one, and Flashes' men ranked third. Kent State's women's team is ranked number two with the Zips close behind in third place. Friday’s dual will either be an upset or an overtaking.
Jorian Ordway and Cayla Carey of Kent State's women's team agreed that each team sees what their rival has and it sets the pace for the season.