Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips, MAC Championship Semifinal
Lead tracker
KENT leadsBiggest lead KENT 5, AKR 16AKR leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 KENT | 28 | 40 | 68 |
 AKR | 42 | 33 | 75 |
Who won: Akron 75-68
The Akron Zips beat the Kent State Golden Flashes 75-68 in MAC Championship Semifinal on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Rocket Arena. The Akron outscored the Kent State 42-28 in the 1st half. Tavari Johnson led the Akron in points (18). Rob Whaley Jr. led the Kent State in points (15).
What it means
- Kent State 7-5 on the road; Akron 15-0 at home.
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Game info
- Venue
- Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH · Attendance 10,936
- Officials
- Steve McJunkins (Referee), Alfred Smith (Referee), Tim Stewart (Referee)
Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.
Clemson24-1061
Duke31-273Final
Iowa State27-780
Arizona31-282Final
Ohio State21-1267
Michigan30-271Final
Kentucky21-1363
Florida26-671Final
Kansas23-1047
Houston28-569Final
Georgetown16-1851
UConn29-467Final
UCLA23-1088
Michigan St25-784Final
Wisconsin24-991
Illinois24-888Final/OT
Miami25-862
Virginia29-484Final
Purdue25-874
Nebraska26-658Final