KENT, Ohio- The Kent State University men's basketball team will make the 12-mile trip down the road to take on rival Akron for the first installment of the Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Wagon Wheel Challenge on Friday, Feb. 8 in Akron, Ohio. Tip-off from the James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 9 p.m. and will air on ESPNU. The winner of the contest will earn a half-point for its school in the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge standings, which the Zips currently lead 3.0-2.5.
THE GAME
Kent State (17-5, 6-3 MAC) vs.