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NIT: No. 6 Akron Zips vs. No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes: Zips look to knock-off the biggest fish in the state

The Zips and Buckeyes finally get a chance to meet in the first round of the NIT.

The Akron Zips might have struck out when they lost to Buffalo in the MAC Tournament finals, costing them a chance to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years. But, they certainly hit a home run when it came to their NIT match-up - a visit to Schottenstein Arena in Columbus to take on the 3rd-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes come into the first round contest against Akron as losers of three of their last five, including a nearly 30-point drubbing at the hands of eventual Big Ten Tournament Champion Michigan State.