Free throws helped Miami clinch their 11th MAC tournament championship appearance. Their most recent finals appearance and championship came in 2007, coincidentally over Akron in a one-point win. Since that year, the Zips have won five tournament titles, and are looking to end this year as back-to-back champions.

Kent State men's basketball plays Miami in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Here's how the game is unfolding.