Akron defeats Kent State 75-55 to win MAC Tournament, clinch spot in NCAA tournament

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Akron defeats Kent State 75-55 to win MAC Tournament, clinch spot in NCAA tournament
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Akron defeats Kent State 75-55 to win the MAC Tournament and clinch their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2013.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Akron Zips captured the Mid-American Conference Championship for the first time since 2013 Saturday night, and clinched an automatic berth in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, defeating Kent State 75-55 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Kent State struggled to put together consistent points, going nearly three minutes without a bucket before the break, allowing Akron a 16-7 run to lead 34-25 at the break. Euclid native and Zips reserve Garvin Clarke, who averaged only three points a game during the regular season, made a big contribution in the final.MAC Player of the Year Sincere Carry, who only averaged 2.5 turnovers in the regular season, struggled all night against Akron’s trap defense, coughing up 9 turnovers.

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