Kent, Ohio – The Akron Zips defeated rival Kent State 66-56 at the M.A.C. Center in a Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge showdown on ESPN2 on Friday evening. The Zips earned a valuable half point for the Wagon Wheel Challenge to increase Akron's lead to 6-3 against Kent State.
With the win, the Zips snapped the Golden Flashes five game winning streak as Akron finished regular season play with a 24-7 overall record and 14-4 in Mid-American Conference play. Kent State finished 18-13 overall and 10-8 in league play, earning a No. 6 seed in next week's MAC Tournament.