CLEVELAND — Toledo freshman Marreon Jackson had a Mid-American Conference tournament many Rockets fans won’t soon forget.
Jackson hit a game-tying 3-pointer and the game-winning 3 moments later to lift Toledo to a win Friday against Eastern Michigan in a semifinal and a trip to its first title game since 2014.
He had a career-high 26 points in the 64-63 win against the Eagles.
From nearby Garfield Heights High School, Jackson continued his hot play at the start of Saturday’s title game against Buffalo, scoring a quick five points and had eight points at halftime.