Led by Nate Johnson's 20 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 85-71 on Friday night KENT, Ohio -- Nate Johnson had 20 points and Akron beat Kent State 85-71 on Friday night to pick up its ninth straight victory.

Nate Johnson and Tavari Johnson guide the University of Akron men's basketball team to a win over Kent State. The Zips remain atop the MAC standings.

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.

In a rematch of last year's MAC Tournament championship game, the Zips dominated from start to finish, with the Flashes struggling mightily on offense.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) meet the Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) in a matchup of MAC teams at 7:00 PM ET on Friday. The game airs on CBS Sports Network.Buy tickets for Kent State

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

Kent State hosts the Akron Zips after Jenna Batsch scored 33 points in Kent State's 79-59 win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

VonCameron Davis, Jalen Sullinger and Cian Medley guide Kent State in its quest to rise up the Mid-American Conference men's basketball standings.

The Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) aim to build on a four-game road win streak when they visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. In the article

The Kent State Golden Flashes (12-7, 3-4 MAC) will look to end a three-game home losing streak when they host the Bowling Green Falcons (7-12, 2-5 MAC) on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Memorial

Akron visits Kent State on Friday! Let's continue our College Basketball odds series with an Akron-Kent State prediction and pick.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) meet a fellow MAC opponent, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-10, 4-4 MAC), on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at George Gervin GameAbove Center. The game