Akron's Ali Ali (24) Enrique Freeman (25) and Kent State's Magnus Entenmann, right, vie for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron's Sammy Hunter (11) and Akron's Evan Wilson celebrate their victory over Kent State at the end of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron athletic director Charles Guthrie and head coach John Groce celebrate their victory over Kent State at the end of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron head coach John Groce, left, celebrates Akron's victory over Kent State with Akron's Ali Ali at the end of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron's Enrique Freeman (25) attempts to shoot over Kent State's Cli'Ron Hornbeak (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State's Jalen Sullinger, left, drives as Akron's Greg Tribble (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State's VonCameron Davis (1) grabs a rebound as Akron's Ali Ali defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State's Julius Rollins, center, reacts between unidentified teammates after committing a foul against Akron during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron head coach John Groce yells instructions to his team against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron's Ali Ali (24) is defended by Kent State's Mike Bekelja during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State's Giovanni Santiago, left, shoots over Akron's Sammy Hunter, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff reacts after a referee's call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Akron in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State's Julius Rollins (0) reacts after committing a foul against Akron as teammates Giovanni Santiago (11) and VonCameron Davis (1) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron's Enrique Freeman (25) grabs a rebound in front of Kent State's Magnus Entenmann (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Mid-American Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State's Jalen Sullinger (13) drives as Akron's Shammah Scot, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron's Sammy Hunter celebrates after a victory over Kent State in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Akron's Ali Ali (24) shoots over Kent State's Jalen Sullinger (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Kent State's Mike Bekelja passes in front of Akron's Nate Johnson (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)