Akron Clinches NCAA Tournament Berth After Dramatic Win Over Kent State

A last-second foul by Kent State's Julius Rollins leads to Akron's 62-61 victory in the MAC Tournament championship game.

Akron wins MAC Tournament and secures NCAA Tournament spot with a 62-61 victory over Kent State.
A crucial mistake by Kent State's Julius Rollins, who fouled Akron's Greg Tribble in the final seconds believing his team was trailing, led to Akron's win.
Kent State coach Rob Senderoff takes responsibility for not calling a timeout and consoles Rollins, emphasizing the game's singular play does not define the outcome.
The loss ends Kent State's season, while Akron awaits its NCAA Tournament seeding and opponent.
The incident is described as a 'horrible, tough' way to lose, reflecting on the unpredictability and emotional highs and lows of sports.