Akron Zips vs. Kent State Golden Flashes: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch Akron vs. Kent State basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 23, 2024 at 8:40 am ET • 2 min read

Who's Playing

Kent State Golden Flashes @ Akron Zips

Current Records: Kent State 13-13, Akron 19-7

How To Watch

When: Friday, February 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET
Where: James A. Rhodes Arena -- Akron, Ohio
TV: CBS Sports Network
Follow: CBS Sports App
Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $17.00

What to Know

After three games on the road, Akron is heading back home. They and the Kent State Golden Flashes will face off in a Mid American battle at 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday at James A. Rhodes Arena. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Tuesday, the Zips came up short against the Rockets and fell 72-64.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 85 points the game before, Kent State faltered in their match on Tuesday. They fell 63-57 to the Bobcats.

The Zips' defeat dropped their record down to 19-7. As for the Golden Flashes, their loss dropped their record down to 13-13.

Going forward, Akron is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 7.5 points. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 7-2 against the spread when playing at home.

Akron beat the Golden Flashes 77-71 in their previous meeting back in January. Does Akron have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Golden Flashes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.