CLEVELAND - In partnership with CBS, the Mid-American Conference announced on Thursday that the Western Michigan men's basketball team's game against Akron set for Friday, March 8, has been selected to air nationally on CBS Sports Network. Originally slated for 7 pm that evening, the regular season finale between the Broncos and Zips has been slid up to a 6 pm tip off. That night will also serve as WMU's Senior Night, with plans for the Senior Night festivities to be announced at a later date.
The game between WMU and Akron marks the first contest for the Broncos to be selected as a part of the league's national television package this season.