Akron to Battle Arizona in First Round of NCAA Tournament
The University of Akron men's basketball team learned its fate for the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship on Sunday, March 16. The 13-seeded Zips (28-6) will battle the fourth-seeded Arizona Wildcats (22-12) in first-round action on Friday, March 21 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wa. as part of the East Regional.
This will be the first-ever meeting between Arizona and Akron.
The winner of Akron-Arizona will advance to face the winner of No. 5 Oregon and No. 12 Liberty in second-round play.
Akron and Arizona will be featured on truTV at 7:35 p.m. ET.
Akron will be making its seventh overall NCAA Division I Tournament appearance after previously qualifying in 1986, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2022 and 2024.More details to follow later.
The Innerbelt Master Plan process
Make your mark on the Innerbelt land at the next community Open House! Join us on Tuesday, March 18 to take the next step in the Innerbelt Master Plan process, where we will begin envisioning a physical future for the Innerbelt and develop goals and ideas for housing, economic growth, and community development that will benefit Akron’s economy, environment, and community well-being. Event details below!
Time: March 18th from 5pm to 7:30pm
Location: Akron Urban League, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd
Snacks and drinks provided
Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at the Kent State University Planetarium!
On Friday, March 28th, we'll be taking a trip to Kent State for a stellar show at the planetarium. Afterward, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at the Waterloo Restaurant. Admission to the planetarium is free, but donations are accepted. Lunch costs are on your own.
Transportation provided for this trip on the Akron Recreation Bus, with pick up & drop off service from Kenmore Community Center (880 Kenmore Blvd. 44314).
(Please remember you can report potholes at akronohio.gov/311 or the Akron311 app!)
This will be the first-ever meeting between Arizona and Akron.
The winner of Akron-Arizona will advance to face the winner of No. 5 Oregon and No. 12 Liberty in second-round play.
Akron and Arizona will be featured on truTV at 7:35 p.m. ET.
Akron will be making its seventh overall NCAA Division I Tournament appearance after previously qualifying in 1986, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2022 and 2024.More details to follow later.
The Innerbelt Master Plan process
Make your mark on the Innerbelt land at the next community Open House! Join us on Tuesday, March 18 to take the next step in the Innerbelt Master Plan process, where we will begin envisioning a physical future for the Innerbelt and develop goals and ideas for housing, economic growth, and community development that will benefit Akron’s economy, environment, and community well-being. Event details below!
Time: March 18th from 5pm to 7:30pm
Location: Akron Urban League, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd
Snacks and drinks provided
Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at the Kent State University Planetarium!
On Friday, March 28th, we'll be taking a trip to Kent State for a stellar show at the planetarium. Afterward, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at the Waterloo Restaurant. Admission to the planetarium is free, but donations are accepted. Lunch costs are on your own.
Transportation provided for this trip on the Akron Recreation Bus, with pick up & drop off service from Kenmore Community Center (880 Kenmore Blvd. 44314).
(Please remember you can report potholes at akronohio.gov/311 or the Akron311 app!)
