CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced today that a pair of MAC men’s basketball contests have been added to the 2025-26 television package.

The Akron Zips host the Northern Illinois Huskies for their regular season finale on Friday, March 6. Tip-off inside James A. Rhodes Arena is set for 6PM ET and will be available live on CBS Sports Network.
 
The nightcap on March 6 will take place at 9PM ET when the Ohio Bobcats square off against the No. 22 Miami RedHawks from the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. The second part of this year’s Battle of the Bricks rivalry series will be broadcast live on ESPN2.

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MAC Men's Basketball Wildcard TV Selections
Friday, March 6 – Northern Illinois at Akron, 6 PM ET (CBSSN)
Friday, March 6 – No. 22 Miami at Ohio, 9 PM ET (ESPN2)