Courtesy: Mike Wise Photography http://mikewise07.smugmug.com/University-of-Akron-Mens/2009-Men Zemanski is one of four seniors who will be recognized prior to Saturday's home game vs. Hartwick.

AKRON, Ohio – The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team will close out the regular season at home this week with a pair special events at Lee Jackson Field.

For Wednesday night's game against Big Ten Conference foe Michigan State (10-4-2), which starts at 7:30 p.m., fans are encouraged to bring a used soccer ball to donate to underprivileged children as part of "Kick It Forward Night." At halftime, all fans who bring a soccer ball will be invited to sign and toss it onto the field. Any fan who successfully tosses their ball into the center circle will win a free Akron men's soccer T-shirt.  

Fans without soccer balls may also donate $5 to receive one to toss at the marketing table just inside the southeast gate at Lee Jackson Field.

The Zips will then honor their four seniors prior to the final home game of the regular season Saturday night when Hartwick (8-2-4, 3-0-2 MAC) comes to town for a 7:30 p.m. kick off. Come early to help the UA Athletics Department recognize seniors C.J. Kaufman, Stefan Ostergren, Ivan Sandoval and team co-captain Ben Zemanski for their countless contributions to the men's soccer program.

Tickets for both games are available and may be purchased in advance by calling 1-888-99-AKRON.

Click here to see a special message from UA head coach Caleb Porter and Kaufman detailing this week's exciting events.