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.

We've got another exciting Mid American matchup on schedule as the N. Illinois Huskies and the Akron Zips are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Convocation Center. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

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

Kent, Ohio; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State plays Akron after Jenna Batsch scored 33 points in Kent State's 79-59 victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Golden Flashes have gone 9-2 in home games.

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

The Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) face the Ball State Cardinals (9-11, 3-5 MAC) in a clash of MAC teams at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday. The game airs on ESPN+.Buy tickets for Akron vs. Ball StateAkron vs.

Northern Illinois visits the Toledo Rockets after Quentin Jones scored 25 points in the Huskies' 80-70 loss to the Akron Zips.

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

Preview the Kent State Golden Flashes' matchup with Akron Zips, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

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

Friday’s MAC slate includes the Kent State Golden Flashes (13-7, 4-4 MAC) meeting the Akron Zips (15-5, 8-0 MAC) at 7:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.Buy tickets for Kent State vs. AkronKent

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