What channel is Akron vs. Creighton basketball on today? Time, TV schedule for March Madness
The Akron Zips men's basketball team is set to compete in March Madness after defeating the Kent State Golden Flashes in a wild MAC Tournament championship game, punching their ticket to the Big Dance.
The Zips themselves are "super connected" and "excited" to compete against No. 3 seed Creighton. Akron senior Ali Ali called the upcoming March Madness appearance "special" and that it provides an "awesome opportunity."
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Ali, along with MAC Player of the Year and MAC Tournament MVP Enrique Freeman lead the Zips, who are hoping they can put Creighton on upset watch after nearly upsetting No. 4 seed UCLA in the NCAA Tournament last year.
What channel is Akron Zips basketball vs Creighton on in the NCAA Tournament?
TV Channel: TNT
Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Sling TV | Fubo (free trial)
Akron Zips vs. Creighton March Madness start time
The Zips are set to take on Creighton Thursday, March 21.
Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Akron vs. Creighton basketball odds in March Madness
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday
Spread: Akron +12.5
Over/under: 140.5 points
Moneyline: Akron +625 | Creighton -1000
Akron basketball schedule 2023-24
Below is the last five games of Akron's 2023-24 basketball season.
March 5: Eastern Michigan 61, Akron 60
March 8: Western Michigan 90, Akron 84
March 14: Akron 75, Miami (OH) 63
March 15: Akron 65, Ohio 62
March 16: Akron 62, Kent State 61
March 21: Akron vs. Creighton
Creighton basketball schedule 2023-24
Below is the last five games of Creighton's 2023-24 basketball season.
Feb. 25: Creighton 66, St. John’s 80
Feb. 28: Creighton 85, Seton Hall 64
March 2: Creighton 87, Marquette 75
March 9: Creighton 69, Villanova 67
March 14: Creighton 73, Providence 78
March 21: Akron vs. Creighton
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