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.
- 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.
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