Watch Akron vs. Buffalo: TV channel, live stream info, start time

Who’s Playing

Buffalo @ Akron

Regular Season Records: Buffalo 19-10; Akron 21-9

What to Know

The Akron Zips and the Buffalo Bulls are set to clash at 1:30 p.m. ET March 10 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tourney. Akron should still be riding high after a victory, while the Bulls will be looking to right the ship.

Akron escaped with a win this past Friday against the Central Michigan Chippewas by the margin of a single free throw, 57-56. Guard Xavier Castaneda (17 points) was the top scorer for Akron.

Meanwhile, Buffalo was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap this past Friday as they fell 70-65 to the Kent State Golden Flashes. Buffalo’s loss came about despite a quality game from forward Jeenathan Williams, who had 18 points and five assists in addition to five boards.

A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Akron ranks 25th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 62.9 on average. But the Bulls come into the contest boasting the 10th most points per game in college basketball at 80.3. We’ll see which of these strengths — offense or defense — will win out.

How To Watch

• When: Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse — Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: ESPN Plus
• Follow: CBS Sports App

Series History

Buffalo have won nine out of their last 15 games against Akron.

• Jan 01, 2022 – Akron 88 vs. Buffalo 76
• Mar 12, 2021 – Buffalo 81 vs. Akron 74
• Mar 02, 2021 – Buffalo 80 vs. Akron 78
• Feb 29, 2020 – Akron 86 vs. Buffalo 73
• Jan 28, 2020 – Buffalo 77 vs. Akron 74
• Mar 14, 2019 – Buffalo 82 vs. Akron 46
• Feb 26, 2019 – Buffalo 77 vs. Akron 64
• Feb 12, 2019 – Buffalo 76 vs. Akron 70
• Feb 27, 2018 – Buffalo 80 vs. Akron 68
• Jan 09, 2018 – Buffalo 87 vs. Akron 65
• Feb 24, 2017 – Akron 89 vs. Buffalo 83
• Jan 28, 2017 – Akron 91 vs. Buffalo 90
• Mar 12, 2016 – Buffalo 64 vs. Akron 61
• Feb 16, 2016 – Akron 80 vs. Buffalo 70
• Jan 05, 2016 – Akron 75 vs. Buffalo 71