Miami-OH faces Akron in MAC Championship final Saturday

The Miami-OH RedHawks and Akron Zips will face off in the MAC Championship final on Saturday. Miami-OH, the No. 2 seed, has a record of 25-8, while Akron, the No. 1 seed, is 27-6. In their previous matchup, Akron defeated Miami-OH 102-75. Miami will need to improve its defense to compete against Akron's strong offense, led by players like Kam Craft. The winner of this game will earn an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament. Both teams are aware of the stakes as they aim for a chance in the tournament.