Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship: No. 1 Kent State handled its business against No. 3 Akron to win 74-55 and take the MAC championship. The Golden Flashes victory ensures they will be in the NCAA Tournament without the need for an at-large bid. Kent State held the Zips to 30.8 percent shooting from the field. Akron did not help its cause by making only 18-of-33 free throw attempts. Senior forward Haminn Quaintance led the Golden Flashes with 16 points. [3/15/08]