MAC Tournament - Akron vs Kent State Final: 66-65 - Recap
MAC Tournament - Akron vs Kent State Final: 66-65 - Recap
Brett McKnight scored 15 points leading Akron to a 66-65 victory over Kent State at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Akron were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of 1.5 at sportsbooks.
Akron got 14 points from Steve McNees and another 10 points from Darryl Roberts. Darryl Roberts contributed 3 assists, while Zeke Marshall cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Kent State got 14 points from Randal Holt in a losing cause and another 14 points from Carlton Guyton. Rodriquez Sherman contributed 4 assists for them, while Michael Porrini had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Akron were victorious, as the score was 33-31 at the break.
Kent State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-45.
