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GAME NOTES: With a first-round bye already secured the Akron Zips will try to keep pace with Kent State in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference when they take on the Bowling Green Falcons this afternoon at Anderson Arena.

Akron is currently 11-3 in league play, which places the team in a tie for the top spot in the division with Kent State. The last time the Zips were in action the team grabbed a 77-67 victory over Buffalo. It was the sixth win in the last seven matchups for Akron, which is 6-4 on the road.

The last time the Falcons were on the floor they suffered a 75-69 loss to Kent State. It was the second loss in the last three games for Bowling Green, which is a mere 6-8 in league action.

The Zips currently own a 23-18 edge over Bowling Green in the all-time series. Akron has won six of the last eight meetings, including a 71-45 decision over Bowling Green earlier this season.

The Zips were solid in their last matchup, scoring 77 points in a win over Buffalo. Akron shot 52.0 percent from the floor in the contest, and also made 20-of-29 attempts from the foul line. Steve McNees led the way with 15 points, while Brett McKnight tallied 14 points. Chris McKnight posted 11 points, while Jimmy Conyers finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. On the season the only player netting double figures for Akron is Brett McKnight, who is netting 10.3 ppg, to go along with 4.6 rpg. As a whole the Zips are producing a mediocre 70.1 ppg, behind a mediocre 43.8 percent shooting effort.

The Falcons have struggled at the offensive end of the floor this season and head into this matchup netting just 62.5 ppg. Scott Thomas is netting 12.6 ppg for BGSU, and is also pulling down 6.3 rpg. Dee Brown is posting 10.9 ppg on the season, while Otis Polk is contributing 10.1 ppg, to go along with a team- high 7.4 rpg. The last time the Falcons were in action the team shot 48.0 percent from the floor, but finished on the wrong end of a 75-69 decision against Kent State. Polk led the way in the loss with 21 points and nine boards, while Thomas added 14 points and five assists.

The Falcons might be home, but Akron has enjoyed success at Anderson Arena over the past few seasons and should continue to play well against BGSU on its home floor this evening.