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Akron Zips Face Arizona Wildcats in March Madness First Round Tonight

The No. 13 seed Akron Zips, on a seven-game winning streak, take on the No. 4 seed Arizona Wildcats, who are favored to win, in a win-or-go-home NCAA tournament matchup.

Caleb Love #1 of the Arizona Wildcats controls the ball during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena on February 01, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils 81-72.
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Overview

  • The Akron Zips secured their NCAA tournament spot by winning the MAC Championship with a 76-74 victory over Miami (Ohio).
  • Arizona enters the game as the No. 4 seed after a 22-12 season, including a loss to Houston in the Big 12 Championship Game.
  • Akron boasts a high-scoring offense, ranked ninth nationally, while Arizona brings a stronger defense, ranked 33rd in efficiency.
  • Arizona’s senior guard Caleb Love, averaging 16.6 points per game, will be a key player in countering Akron’s offensive firepower.
  • The game will tip off at 7:35 PM ET in Seattle and will be broadcast on truTV with streaming options available.