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

<div><img alt="Rob Whaley Jr. vs. Akron Semifinals 2026" src="https://admin.kentstatesports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/14/BOB_4180.jpg"><br><br>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.</div>