MAC Basketball Tournament Kicks Off

The Mid-American Conference basketball tournament begins today, March twelfth, with eight teams competing for an NCAA tournament bid. Top-seeded Miami Ohio faces Massachusetts, while Akron, Kent State, and Ohio battle in the other first-round games. Akron and Miami Ohio are the main rivals, with Akron boasting a top offense and leading the conference in free-throw shooting. Kent State is on a hot streak, while Ohio has struggled recently. The four-five matchup between Toledo and Bowling Green promises to be a defensive battle. Semifinals and the final will be broadcast on ESPN Plus, CBS Sports Network, and ESPN two. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c466ee272b34b860