KENT, Ohio- The Kent State University men's basketball team looks to secure a first round bye with a win Friday over the Akron Zips at 6:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The game serves as the final home game for seniors Jalen Avery, Akiean Frederick, and Jaylin Walker, who will be honored before tipoff.
THE GAME
Kent State (21-9, 10-7 MAC) vs. Akron (16-14, 8-9 MAC)
Friday, March 8 | 6:30 p.m. | M.A.C. Center
BROADCAST
TV:CBS Sports Network- Dave Ryan (pbp) and Steve Wolf (analyst)
RADIO: Kent State-IMG Sports Network, Ty Linder (pbp), WHLO 640 AM (flagship), iHeart Radio
AKRON HEAD COACH
John Groce
Record at Akron: 30-32 (2nd season)
KENT STATE HEAD COACH
Record at Kent State: 160-107 (8th Season)
ALL-TIME SERIES
Friday's game marks the 152nd meeting in series history between Akron and Kent State.