Akron, Kent State to face off in MAC men's basketball semifinals on Friday

Shammah Scott gives Akron star off bench and MAC title shot. Opinion

Instead of panicking when Kent State rallied, Akron basketball regrouped in a MAC tournament semifinal. Shammah Scott epitomized the Zips' response.

Akron 75, Kent State 68

KENT STATE (24-8)

Akron basketball score, recap vs. Kent State in MAC tournament

The University of Akron and Kent State University men's basketball teams met in a MAC tournament semifinal. Here's how the action unfolded.

Kent State’s Rob Senderoff reminds everyone that Miami and Akron aren’t the only MAC teams getting it done this season

CLEVELAND, Ohio - When the Kent State men’s basketball team arrived in Cleveland for the 2026 Mid-American Conference tournament, it’s safe to say the spotlight was not on them.

Akron, Kent State to face off in MAC men's basketball semifinals on Friday

For the 12th time ever, bitter rivals Akron and Kent State will meet in the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament.

Zips Battle Golden Flashes in MAC Semifinals

AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Zips battle the Kent State Golden Flashes on Friday, Mar. 13, at 7:30 p.m. for the 170th all-time meeting between the two schools. Akron and Kent State can be viewed on CBSSN with Chris Lewis (PxP), Tre Demps (Analyst) and Jordan Giorgio (Sideline) on the call. Fans can listen to the action on the Akron Sports Radio Network on WHLO 640 AM with Dave Skoczen (PxP) and Joe Dunn (Analyst) on the call. Live stats are also avai…