Ohio is 10-6 overall and 4-0 in the MAC. Akron, Ohio and Miami of Ohio (12-4, 4-0) are tied atop the MAC standings. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. Check back here for updates.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats in the MAC on Friday

Oxford, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami (OH) plays Akron in a matchup of MAC teams. The RedHawks have gone 5-2 at home. Miami (OH) ranks sixth in the MAC with 13.4 assists per game led by Tamar Singer averaging 3.

Following last season’s MAC Tournament defeat at the hands of Akron and the first edition of the game this season, Ohio has slowly settled into somewhat of a rivalry with Akron when it comes to Men’s Basketball. Ohio played with a rivalry-type motivation due to its recent losses in big games against Akron.

Akron faces the Ohio Bobcats after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron's 85-78 victory over the Toledo Rockets.

Ohio Bobcats (10-6, 4-0 MAC) at Akron Zips (11-5, 4-0 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron's 85-78 victory over the ...

Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

Akron plays the Buffalo Bulls after Isaiah Gray scored 22 points in the Zips' 92-80 victory against the Ohio Bobcats.

With the Akron men's basketball team's comeback win over Toledo, the Zips remained unbeaten in the MAC. UA is buying what coach John Groce is selling.

Ohio Bobcats (10-6, 4-0 MAC) at Akron Zips (11-5, 4-0 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -3.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson ...

Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -3.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron’s 85-78 win over the Toledo Rockets.

Traditional powers Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will meet with the national title on the line on Monday night. These two know each other well. It’s the third straight season they will face each other on the gridiron.