Akron Beats Kent State 75-68 in MAC Tournament Semifinal, Will Play Toledo in Championship Game

Akron faces Toledo in MAC Championship game

The Akron Zips and the Toledo Rockets play for the MAC Championship. Saturday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Zips won the previous matchup 91-81. Akron is 19-1 against the MAC, and Toledo is…

Akron beats Kent State to advance to MAC Tournament Championship

No. 2 Akron defeated No. 3 Kent State 75-68 in the MAC men’s basketball semifinals and advanced to the tournament championship, where they will face No. 4 Toledo.

Toledo men’s basketball blasts off to MAC Tournament final against juggernaut Akron

Toledo is back in familiar territory.

Akron beats Kent State 75-68 in MAC Tournament semifinal, will play Toledo in championship game

Tavari Johnson and Shammah Scott both scored 18 points to lead Akron to a 75-68 victory over Kent State in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

Second Half Surge Falls Short as Kent State Falls to Akron in MAC Tournament Semifinals - Kent State Golden Flashes

CLEVELAND - Kent State Men's Basketball's run in the 2026 Mid-American Conference Tournament came to an end Friday night at Rocket Arena, falling to two-seeded Akron 75-68 in the semifinal round. Following a strong first half from the Zips, the three-seeded Golden Flashes closed the gap to a single possession multiple times while UA kept them at arm's length.

Akron stops Kent State’s second half run to advance to MAC Championship

Akron men’s basketball defeated Kent State 75-68 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament semifinals Friday night.  “I’ve got a lot of respect for how they played,” said Akron’s head coach John Groce. “The desire from both teams was super high.” The Zips were dominant throughout the first half in aspects of both offense and defense. Akron shot 55.6% in the first half from the field compared to Kent State’s 25.9%. Akron also shot 4-of-9 fr…