The University of Arizona men’s basketball team (22-12, 14-6 in Big 12) preps for their first March Madness matchup against the University of Akron (28-6, 17-1 in Mid-American) in Seattle, Wash. on Friday,

The Arizona Wildcats might be favored by 14.5 points heading into Friday's NCAA Tournament matchup in Seattle, but most experts are predicting a close game. And Akron coach John Groce is understandably confident in his team.

The No. 21 Arizona Wildcats play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Akron Zips . The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.