MANHATTAN -Kansas State has accepted a bid to play in the 2015 Postseason WNIT, and will host Akron in the first round on Thursday at 7 p.m.

This will be K-State’s fifth appearance in the Postseason WNIT, and the first since reaching the semifinals of the 2013 WNIT.

The Wildcats ( 18-13 ) will be opposed by the Zips ( 22-8 ). This will be the first meeting between these two programs.

The winner of the Kansas State – Akron game will play the winner of the Missouri – Northern Iowa matchup on either March 21, 22, 23, or 24, at a site to be determined.

Tickets for the game with Akron are available by calling the K-State Ticket Office at ( 800 ) 221-CATS, visiting www.kstatesports.com, or by stopping by the K-State Athletic Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum. Tickets are $15 for chair backs, $10 for adult general admission, and $5 for students and children.