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.

Jalen Sullinger led Kent State with 25 points and secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 43 seconds remaining as the Golden Flashes knocked off Heidelberg 84-80 on Sunday night.

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

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

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

Bowling Green faces the Kent State Golden Flashes after Marcus Johnson scored 28 points in the Falcons' 84-71 loss to the Toledo Rockets.

KENT, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team lost to the Kent State Golden Flashes on Tuesday night, 75-57, at the M.A.C. Center.

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

The Kent State Golden Flashes (14-7) play a fellow MAC team, the Northern Illinois Huskies (9-11), on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at NIU Convocation Center. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET.Buy