Rivals Unite for Social Change

KENT, OHIO- Two archrival men's basketball teams worked together over the weekend to produce a powerful video supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraging everyone to register to vote in the 2020 election.

The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Akron Zips joined forces to produce a video that reminded fans that while the rivalry is stronger than ever, some things go beyond the game.

"As the players from both programs so eloquently stated in the video, some things are BIGGER than basketball and BIGGER than our rivalry," Kent State head men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff said. "It was great to see two teams that are fierce competitors on the court come together to take a powerful…