The Akron Zips (17-4, 8-1 MAC) will attempt to build on a seven-game win streak when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (16-5, 7-2 MAC) on Friday, January 30, 2026 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
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How to Watch Akron vs. Kent State
- Game day: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Game time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CBS Sports Network
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Akron 2025-26 Season Stats
Kent State 2025-26 Season Stats
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Akron vs. Kent State Stat Insights
Points
- The Zips post 11.0 more points than the Golden Flashes allow (81.6).
- When Akron scores more than 81.6, it has a record of 16-2.
- Kent State is 13-2 when allowing less than 92.6 points.
- The Golden Flashes average 89.2 points, 13.7 more than the Zips concede.
- When scoring over 75.5 points, Kent State is 14-4.
- Akron is 17-1 when it concedes less than 89.2 points.
- The Zips have 358 more points than their opponents this season (17.1 per game), and the Golden Flashes have 159 more than their opponents (7.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Zips shoot 51.8% from the field, 8.4% higher than the Golden Flashes allow defensively.
- Akron is 15-3 when shooting better than 43.4% from the field.
- The Golden Flashes' 47.2% shooting percentage from the field is 4.5% higher than the Zips have given up.
- Kent State is 11-1 straight up when shooting above 42.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Zips and Golden Flashes rebound at about the same rate, with the Zips averaging 1.3 fewer rebounds per game.
- When Kent State has a rebounding advantage, it is 12-4. When recording fewer boards, Akron is 0-3.
- The Zips grab 10.2 offensive rebounds per game, only 0.5 fewer than the Golden Flashes.
- The Golden Flashes are 7-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Zips are 5-2 when they fall short there.
- Akron is +7.2 in terms of rebounds per game, and Kent State is +7.4.
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