![A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/20230303_BC_MBBvsAkron_1370.jpg?VersionId=7lXvcrm4YWhADw1TYlfwF6coyjR3kSHF)
The Golden Flashes men's basketball team met the Akron Zips three times in 2023 and emerged victorious twice, with one win occuring during the Mid-American Conference Tournament last March. In a special appearance, Kent State's own "Elvis" mopped the floor during one of the games.
![Kent State's "Elvis" mopping the floor at one of 2023's Kent-Akron basketball games Kent State's "Elvis" mopping the floor at one of 2023's Kent-Akron basketball games](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/20230303_BC_MBBvsAkron_1575.jpg?VersionId=qG6EVwzt_yg7B0dduU4lN_JwxDE7cZiA)
Now, the fabled Wagon Wheel is up for grabs once again. The game tips off at Kent State's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19.
![Flash the mascot cheers on the fans at a Kent-Akron basketball game Flash the mascot cheers on the fans at a Kent-Akron basketball game](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/20230303_BC_MBBvsAkron_1708.jpg?VersionId=LwRfAV_UgnrgVbvl4xdXtPl.hd1_u7kk)
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