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ESPNU Game Time; Special Promotions Announced for February 2 Doubleheader
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AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron announced the start times for the doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 2, with the women's basketball team tipping off against Buffalo at 2 p.m. ET and the men's team playing host to Ohio at 5 p.m.
In addition to the game time announcement, the Mid-American Conference announced on Friday that the East Division showdown between Ohio (10-5, 1-0 MAC) and Akron (10-4, 1-0 MAC) will air live on ESPNU. It was the second time in eight days that the UA men's team had a game added to ESPNU. ESPN also announced on Jan. 3 that the game between Akron and Kent State on Jan. 19 will air on ESPNU at 3 p.m. from the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio.
The Bobcats' visit to the JAR will air on ESPNU for the second-consecutive season as the Zips downed OU 68-63 on Jan. 14, 2012.
The women's team (10-4, 1-0 MAC) will play host to Buffalo (3-11, 1-0 MAC) as part of its annual Play 4Kay event. The Zips will have pink t-shirts on sale for $10, as well as a drawing for a special pink prize basket. All proceeds will be donated to the Kay Yow Foundation. Donations can also be made online at Play4Kay.org/akronzips.
The men's game against OU will serve as Social Media Day. Based on the success of the Akron Football Social Media Day, the Zips will have several promotions and events surrounding the contest with the Bobcats, including the selection of two Akron fans to serve as social media correspondents. More information on these promotions and events will be announced at a later date.
Season ticket holders for both men's and women's basketball will be admitted to the doubleheader. Fans who purchase single-game tickets to the men's game in advance will be admitted to the women's game as well. Tommy Evans Lounge will be open between both games, as well as halftime of the men's game.
Three-, five- and seven-game mini plans are on sale now. By purchasing a mini plan, fans can receive a ticket to both the Ohio and Kent State men's basketball games at a discounted rate. Single-game tickets for the Ohio contest go on sale on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
Fans can purchase tickets online at ZipsTickets.com, by phone at 1-888-99-AKRON (25766) or in person at The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the intersection of E. Exchange and S. Union streets), Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The men hit the road for game two of their MAC slate on Saturday, Jan. 12, when they face Northern Illinois (3-10, 1-0 MAC) in DeKalb, Ill. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.
The women play host to Kent State (2-12, 0-1 MAC) in game one of the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge on Sunday, Jan. 13, at Rhodes Arena. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.
