The Akron Zips men's basketball team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament Saturday night, beating rival Kent State 75-55 in the MAC Championship final to earn their first conference title since 2013.
Before the game even started, the Akron-Kent State rivalry had heated up, with four Kent State players being disciplined for a video posted to social media the night before.
Leading Akron in the MAC Championship final was sophomore Enrique Freeman who put up 23 points and eight rebounds in addition to two assists and two steals. Akron's win marks their first MAC Championship title win since 2013, led there this year by head coach John Groce. The Zips will learn their seeding in the NCAA Tournament during the selection show on Sunday at 6 p.m.
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