The Akron Zips men's basketball team had to learn new ways to succeed after losing five seniors, including star Enrique Freeman, whom the Indiana Pacers drafted.

The University of Akron men's basketball team visits Kent State in a MAC game Friday night. Follow along here for live score updates and more.

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, 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.

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

Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

BOTTOM LINE: Miami (OH) plays Akron in a matchup of MAC teams. The RedHawks have gone 5-2 at home. Miami (OH) ranks sixth in the MAC with 13.4 assists per game led by Tamar Singer averaging 3.9. The Zips are 3-3 in MAC play. Akron has a 5-7 record against teams above .500.

Check out how Isaiah Gray, Amani Lyles and Nate Johnson led the University of Akron to a win over Ohio in a MAC men's basketball showdown Friday.

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

Akron Zips (9-11, 3-5 MAC) at Bowling Green Falcons (9-10, 3-5 MAC) Bowling Green, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bowling Green hosts Akron after Lexi Fleming scored 23 points in Bowling ...

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

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