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.

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

Led by Tavari Johnson's 21 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 80-70 on Tuesday night. The Zips are now 15-5 on the season, while the Huskies fell to 5-15.

Kent State hosts the Akron Zips after VonCameron Davis scored 24 points in Kent State's 75-57 win over the Bowling Green Falcons. The teams match up Friday for the first

BOTTOM LINE: Kent State plays Akron after VonCameron Davis scored 24 points in Kent State's 75-57 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons. The Golden Flashes have gone 6-3 in home games. Kent State is ninth in the MAC with 32.0 points per game in the paint led by Cli'Ron Hornbeak averaging 7.0.

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BOTTOM LINE: Akron will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Zips play Northern Illinois. The Huskies have gone 5-4 in home games. Northern Illinois gives up 75.6 points and has been outscored by 4.8 points per game.

The University of Akron men's basketball team hosts Miami in a MAC showdown Saturday. Follow along here for live score updates and more.

Akron remains atop Mid-American Conference men's basketball with Tavari Johnson, Nate Johnson, Isaiah Gray and Shammah Scott playing starring roles.

Akron Zips (14-5, 7-0 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (5-14, 1-6 MAC) DeKalb, Illinois; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron will try to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Zips take ...

Buffalo Bulls (16-2, 5-2 MAC) at Akron Zips (9-10, 3-4 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo faces Akron after Chellia Watson scored 20 points in Buffalo's 72-55 victory ...