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.

Kent State is 13-7 overall and 4-4 in the MAC. Akron is 8-0 in the MAC for the first time under coach John Groce after last season's team started 7-0. The Zips were 8-0 in the MAC twice under former coach Keith Dambrot,

Led by Nate Johnson's 20 points, the Akron Zips defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 85-71 on Friday night. The Zips improved to 16-5 with the victory and the Golden

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

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.

No. 1 St. Ignatius 74, No. 11 Lutheran West 61: Damon Friery put down a slam dunk before time expired, giving the Wildcats (14-3) an exclamation point to their west-side win at home.

Preview the Toledo Rockets' matchup with Northern Illinois Huskies, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

Moves have been made and more are to come as Cincinnati-area schools firm up their football coaching staffs going into next season.

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

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.

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